Hearing improvement after partial labyrinthectomy : resection of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma

Abstract EN

We present the case of a 57 year-old male presenting with symptomatic petrous apex cholesterol granuloma, multiple cranial nerve weaknesses and deafness of the left ear.

The chosen intervention was a cholesterol granuloma resection via the translabyrinthine approach.

This resulted in cranial nerve recovery and improved facial functionality.

Hearing in the operated ear improved within 3 months after surgery.

The patient experienced no postoperative complications.

We conclude that a translabyrinthine approach can be used for drainage of petrous apex cholesterol granulomas with a chance of hearing loss recovery.