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Deafness and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1979
Abstract:
Neurologic abnormalities are known to occur in a significant number of patients with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. We have described such a patient whose initial presenting symptom was sudden hearing loss. She had no progression of the hearing deficit with long-term anticoagulant therapy.
Insights
Sudden hearing loss can be an early sign of Waldenström
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- Neurologic complications are common in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
Observation:
- A patient with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia presented with sudden hearing loss.
- This was the initial presenting symptom for the patient.
Findings:
- The hearing deficit did not progress over time.
- Long-term anticoagulant therapy was administered to the patient.
Implications:
- Sudden hearing loss may indicate Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
- Further research is needed to understand the link between Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and hearing loss.