A Case of Cochlear Implantation in the Patient With Neurofibromatosis Type II Considering Magnetic Resonance Imaging
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2021.00913
- Author:
Dong Hyuk JANG
1
;
Min Suk CHAI
;
Hyun Joon SHIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2022;65(10):617-622
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Cochlear implantation is the treatment of choice for patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss. Neurofibromatosis type II is a multiple tumor syndrome caused by gene mutation, and MRI is necessary for follow up. When patients with cochlear implantation undergo MRI, pain, dislocation of the device, and artifacts of the image are common problems. The degree of image artifacts may vary depending on the implant position. We report a case of neurofibromatosis type II diagnosed in a patient, who received cochlear implantation in a position most optimal for observation of vestibular schwannoma via MRI.
