Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 1999; 3 (4): 189-193

Ménière’s disease. Histopathological changes: A post mortem study on temporal bones

F. Salvinelli, M. Trivelli, F. Greco, F.H. Linthicum Jr*

Institute of Otolaryngology, “Campus Bio-Medico” University – Rome (Italy)
*Department of Histopathology, “House Ear Institute” – Los Angeles, CA (USA)


Abstract. – 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.

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F. Salvinelli, M. Trivelli, F. Greco, F.H. Linthicum Jr*
Ménière’s disease. Histopathological changes: A post mortem study on temporal bones

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 1999
Vol. 3 - N. 4
Pages: 189-193