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. 2023 Apr;75(Suppl 1):69-72.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-022-03243-6. Epub 2022 Nov 6.

Recurrent Meningitis in a Non-user Cochlear Implantee

Y Mounika Reddy  1 , Anjali Lepcha  1 , Ann Mary Augustine  1 , Ajay Philip  1 , Manju Mammen  1
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Recurrent Meningitis in a Non-user Cochlear Implantee

Y Mounika Reddy et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Meningitis is a known complication in patients with inner ear malformations. Here we present a case of recurrent meningitis following cochlear implantation, in a patient with cochleovestibular anomaly. Good knowledge in radiology to identify the inner ear malformations, presence of cochlea and cochlear nerve is essential before planning cochlear implantation and meningitis can occur several decades after cochlear implantation.

Keywords: Cochlear aplasia; Cochlear aplasia with dilated vestibule; Cochlear implantation; Inner ear malformations; Meningitis.

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Conflict of interestThe author(s) declare that they have no potential conflicts of interest with involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or non-financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
HRCT temporal bone A, B, C axial view and D coronal view showing ceramic cochlear implant with electrode array in the middle ear, just posterior to the carotid artery (yellow arrow) on the right side with bilateral cochlear aplasia with a dilated vestibule (red arrow)
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
A Intraoperative image of the ceramic cochlear implant. B Explanted cochlear implant with the electrode array
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