Imaging diagnosis of inner ear with magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract

Imaging-based diagnosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss or Ménière’s disease using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has made great progress in recent years. In sudden deafness, high signal in the inner ear is associated with hearing prognosis. In addition, the significance of endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere’s disease and endolymphatic hydrops-related diseases is gradually becoming clear. MRI may be indispensable for the diagnosis and treatment of inner ear diseases due to further advancements of imaging technology in the future.