Congenital labyrintho-tympanic fistula -- a recently recognized entity in children.
A case of congenital labyrintho-tympanic fistula is reported. The possible anatomical pathways and main clinical characteristics are discussed together with a review of the literature. Special emphasis is made for early recognition in children, of this entity without invasive forms of investigation, and the proper surgical approach via tympanotomy is described.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle; D005402:Fistula / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007759:Labyrinth Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010046:Oval Window, Ear / Q000002:abnormalities; D013199:Stapes / Q000002:abnormalities