Cochlear clefts in children: prevalence, characteristics, and clinical implications
Cochlear clefts are an anatomical variation that is prevalently associated with younger age. Thus, pericochlear CT hypoattenuation in young children should be interpreted with caution, as it can be caused either by cochlear clefts (an anatomical variation) or by pathologies. Radiologists should be aware of and recognize cochlear clefts to avoid unnecessary medical or surgical interventions.
Authors
- Sopiruch Yuthawong
- Mix Wannasarnmetha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5514-5328)
- Arunnit Boonrod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6168-7668)
- Suresh K. Mukherji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0748-6042)
- Jureerat Thammaroj
- Nichtima Chayaopas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8485-9004)
- Warinthorn Phuttharak
- Wiranya Srisitthiprapha
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Radiology
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-025-06423-y
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Khon Kaen University