Hearing Improvement after Partial Labyrinthectomy

We present the case of a 57 year-old male presenting with symptomatic petrous apex cholesterol granuloma, multiple cranial nerve weaknesses and deafness of the left ear. the chosen intervention was a cholesterol granuloma resection via the translabyrinthine approach. this resulted in cranial nerve recovery and improved facial functionality. hearing in the operated ear improved within 3 months after surgery. the patient experienced no postoperative complications. we conclude that a translabyrinthine approach can be used for drainage of petrous apex cholesterol granulomas with a chance of hearing loss recovery