Fact-sheet: Otosclerosis


Updated on 09/17/2021 at 12:16 PM

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Definition

Pathological evolution of the labyrinthine bone toward the formation of spongy osteolytic areas

CT

Early stage: radiolucent area at the anterior part of the oval window
Progressively extends around the oval window and the round window
May extend to the otic capsule
Severe forms: "double ring" sign and halo sign around the cochlea
May involve all portions of the labyrinth up to the internal auditory canal