Pulsatile Tinnitus due to an Aberrant Internal Carotid Artery in the Middle Ear:A Case Report

Kuwayama, K.; Satomi, J.; Yamaguchi, T.; Yamaguchi, I.; Sogabe, S.; Yoshioka, S.; Nagahiro, S.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery 45(4): 321-324

2017


ISSN/ISBN: 0301-2603
PMID: 28415056
Document Number: 692068
We report a rare case of aberrant internal carotid artery in the middle ear. The patient was a 30-year-old man with pulsatile tinnitus. MRA and 3D-CTA revealed an aberrant course of the internal carotid artery in the middle ear. 3D-CTA proved useful for radiographic diagnosis, leading to the observation of an aberrant internal carotid artery passing the foramen. We discuss the diagnosis and management of such patients.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments