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[Delayed endolymphatic hydrops].

B Giannoni1, P Pagnini, P Vannucchi

  • 1Cattedra di Audiologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze.

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Otorinolaringologia E Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale
|April 17, 1999
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Delayed Endolymphatic Hydrops (DEH) is a distinct condition from Ménière's disease, often presenting with profound hearing loss followed by vertigo. Treatment options range from medical to surgical interventions, with surgery showing promising results.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Delayed Endolymphatic Hydrops (DEH) is a rare inner ear disorder that requires differentiation from idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops (Ménière's disease).
  • DEH is characterized by profound sensorineural hearing loss, often from childhood, followed years later by vertigo in the same ear (ipsilateral) or the opposite ear (contralateral).
  • The vestibular symptoms in DEH mirror those of Ménière's disease, suggesting endolymphatic hydrops as a common pathological mechanism.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on Delayed Endolymphatic Hydrops (DEH).
  • To summarize the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, histopathologic findings, and pathogenetic hypotheses of DEH.
  • To discuss the optimal therapeutic approaches for both ipsilateral and contralateral DEH variants.

Summary:

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  • DEH presents with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, typically developing vertigo years later in either the affected (ipsilateral) or unaffected (contralateral) ear.
  • Histopathology reveals viral labyrinthitis changes in deaf ears and Ménière's-like changes in hearing ears in contralateral DEH.
  • While medical treatments are a first choice, surgical interventions offer the best outcomes for DEH, with future therapies potentially including pharmacological labyrinthectomy.

Impact:

  • This review aids in distinguishing DEH from Ménière's disease, improving diagnostic accuracy.
  • Understanding the histopathology and pathogenesis of DEH can lead to more targeted treatments.
  • The discussion of therapeutic strategies provides guidance for managing this complex vestibular disorder.