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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2024

Perilymphatic enhancement and endolymphatic hydrops: MRI findings and clinical associations.

Masumi Kobayashi, Tadao Yoshida, Yukari Fukunaga, Daisuke Hara, Shinji Naganawa, Michihiko Sone

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Masumi KobayashiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4285-1466
Tadao YoshidaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9993-0766
Yukari FukunagaDepartment of Rehabilitation Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.
Daisuke HaraDepartment of Rehabilitation Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.
Shinji NaganawaDepartment of Radiology Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.
Michihiko SoneDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7380-610X

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Abstract

Objective: In this study, we aimed to summarize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of perilymphatic enhancement (PE) and endolymphatic hydrops (EH) of the inner ear, which are associated with vestibular and cochlear symptoms. Methods: We analyzed data on ears with definite Meniere's disease (MD), sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), vertigo, and listening difficulties (LiD) from 508 ears of 254 patients who underwent contrast-enhanced 3-Tesla MRI between April 2021 and March 2023. We evaluated the degree of endolymphatic hydrops (EH), signal intensity ratios (SIRs) between the basal turns of the cochlea and cerebellum, and hearing levels for all ears. Ears with definite MD were also assessed for changes in vestibular and cochlear symptoms within 6 months. Results: Ears with definite MD exhibited significantly higher percentages of EH in both the vestibule and cochlea compared with ears with other diseases. Furthermore, ears with MD or sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) had significantly higher SIRs of PE compared with ears with other diseases or asymptomatic ears. Among patients with definite MD, those experiencing hearing fluctuations or vertigo attacks within the last 6 months had significantly higher SIRs of PE compared with those who did not experience any symptoms. Conclusion: Significant EH in the vestibule and cochlea was a major finding for the imaging diagnosis of definite MD. A high SIR of PE was a good indicator for assessing MD activity, reflecting vestibular and cochlear symptoms and fluctuations.Level of Evidence: 4.

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endolymphatic hydropsMeniere's diseaseperilymphatic enhancement

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