Radiological Features and Pathognomonic Sign of Stapes Footplate Fistula in Inner Ear Malformations.

If the history reveals recurrent meningitis, particular attention should be given to the oval window area, where an opacity, cyst or a leaking lesion should be looked for on the imaging. It is the responsibility of the otolaryngologist to notice these findings, and to operate on the patient to prevent further attacks of meningitis.