Absent Stapedial Tendon: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Alqarni KS; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU., Alhumaidan LS; Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU., Alenzi S; Department of Otolaryngology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU., Alsanosi A; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Oct 20; Vol. 16 (10), pp. e71947. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 20 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.71947 |
| Abstrakt: | The stapedius muscle is a very small skeletal muscle that connects the pyramidal eminence to the stapes through the stapedial tendon. It is very rare that stapedius muscle and tendon are congenitally absent; however, this has been reported previously in the literature and the current report. Our patient was a middle-aged male who presented with hearing loss. On clinical assessment, there were no local or systemic signs and symptoms. However, after an audiological assessment that showed bilaterally mixed hearing loss, the patient was scheduled for left ear exploration and stapedectomy as a case of otosclerosis. Upon exploration, we discovered an absent stapedial muscle tendon and a non-prominent pyramid. Being aware of the stapedius muscle and tendon anomalies is substantial for surgeons performing interventions for middle ear pathologies, and more specifically while operating on patients with otosclerosis, as they showed absent stapedial tendon reflex preoperatively. Although these anomalies are not commonly seen, awareness of their existence and careful interpretation of imaging studies remain crucial. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. King Saud University Medical City issued approval Exempt. Verbal consent was obtained from the patient to participate in the case report, not including any identifying information. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Alqarni et al.) |
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