The evaluation of internal auditory canals and cochlea has gained significant importance due to the increasing number of cochlear implantations worldwide. This region's anatomical study is essential for cochlear implant surgery using magnetic resonance imaging as the method of choice. We report a case of a 6-year-old male patient diagnosed with a rare bilateral malformation of the internal auditory canals associated with an aberrant course of the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve aplasia. This report raises the importance of identifying this rare malformation for appropriate management and reinforces awareness of possible complications.
Keywords: Aberrant Facial Nerve; Internal Auditory Canal Atresia; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Sensorineural Hearing Loss; Vestibulocochlear Nerve Agenesis.
Copyright Journal of Radiology Case Reports.