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Expert Lectures

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Hearing Loss: What's New in Genetics and Gene Therapy, Congenital CMV, and Imaging

Saturday, September 28, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Location: MBCC, Art Deco 228AB
CME/MOC Credit: 1
Disclosure(s):
Margaret A. Kenna, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Daniel i. Choo, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Hearing loss is the most common congenital sensory impairment, rising to a prevalence of >15% of 19 year olds. Advancements in genetic diagnosis, temporal bone imaging, and increased awareness of the importance of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection make knowledge of the fundamentals of evaluation and management essential. We present up to date information for the practicing otolaryngologist about the diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss, which can directly affect prognosis and management, including timing of cochlear implantation and cochlear implant outcomes. Over 50% of pediatric hearing loss has a genetic etiology, with the first gene therapy now in clinical trials. Additional causes covered in this presentation include congenital CMV and its current diagnosis and management, and congenital and acquired temporal bone anomalies and related brain findings based on CT and MRI imaging. Unilateral and sudden hearing loss will also be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how to definitely diagnose pediatric hearing loss, including the ability to interpret both screening and diagnostic auditory brainstem testing and otoacoustic emissions.
  2. Recognize when to perform basic diagnostic tests and interventions for congenital CMV and understand the utility and appropriateness of CT vs. MRI temporal bone imaging, in congenital and pediatric hearing loss. Learn the timing and order of diagnostic tests in various types of hearing loss.
  3. Learn how the etiology of hearing loss, including newly identified genes, can affect both the candidacy process for cochlear implantation as well as potential cochlear implant outcomes. Learn the role of emerging gene therapies in the management of genetic hearing loss.

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Margaret A. Kenna, MD, MPH

    Professor of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Director of Clinical Research and the Hearing Loss Program
    Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • John H. Greinwald, Jr., MD

    Professor
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Mentor(s)

  • Daniel i. Choo, MD

    Professor and Director, Division of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.