Int. Adv. Otol. 2009; 6(1); 109-111

Successful Cochlear Implantation in a Child with Mumps Deafness: a Case Report
Ali Ozdek, Guleser Saylam, Emel Tatar, M. Hakan Korkmaz
Ministry of Health, Diskapi Y.B. Research and Training Hospital, ENT Department, Ankara, Turkey  ozdek@ttmail.com

Our aim was to present a case who underwent cochlear implantation due bilateral total deafness resulted from mumps. A thirtyfour-
month- old girl was admitted to our clinic by her parents with the complaint of sudden deafness. Comprehensive audiologic
examination showed bilateral total hearing loss. The physical examination, family history and serological tests suggested the
diagnosis of deafness due to asymptomatic mumps infection. The child was implanted with a Nucleus CI 24 device after 6.5
months of deafness with a successful outcome. Last visit was conducted on 21st month after surgery. Average tone thresholds
was 30 dB, and the child was using oral communication and made 3-word sentences at that time. Patients suffering from
bilateral mumps deafness and unresponsive to medical treatment should be candidates for cochlear implantation, and surgery
should be performed as early as possible once diagnosis is established.