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[Deafness due to hyperinsulinism (author's transl)].

K Jahnke, E Sawitzki

    HNO
    |May 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A patient with hearing loss and facial paralysis due to pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia experienced symptom resolution after surgery. This case highlights the link between hyperinsulinism and neurological conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia can cause hyperinsulinism, leading to hypoglycemia.
    • Sensorineural hearing loss and facial nerve dysfunction are rare but potential complications of severe hypoglycemia.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with progressive bilateral sensorineural deafness and recurrent unilateral facial paralysis.
    • The patient's symptoms were associated with documented hypoglycemia attributed to pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia.

    Findings:

    • Subtotal pancreatectomy was performed to address the pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia.
    • Following the surgical intervention, the patient experienced resolution of hyperinsulinism and significant improvement in hearing.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering endocrine disorders, specifically hyperinsulinism, in the differential diagnosis of unexplained sensorineural hearing loss and facial paralysis.
    • Surgical management of pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia can potentially reverse or improve associated neurological and auditory deficits.

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