Ménière's disease. Histopathological changes: a post mortem study on temporal bones.
The histopathological changes in the temporal bones of two deceased donors individuals with concomitant Ménierè's disease have been studied. In one temporal bone we have found a blockage of the endolymphatic duct by abnormal bone. The histopathological modifications and the different therapeutic options are discussed. Clinical guidelines are proposed.
Salvinelli
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Institute of Otolaryngology, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy.
Greco
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Trivelli
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Linthicum
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FH
D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000473:pathology; D004487:Edema / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology*