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Cochlear function in ears with immunomediated inner ear disorder.

Antonio Quaranta1, Angelo Scaringi, Vincenzo Sallustio

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, University of Bari, Italy. otorino1@orl.uniba.it

Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum
|September 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Immunomediated inner ear disorders cause endolymphatic hydrops, leading to hearing loss and cochlear dysfunction. Immunosuppressive treatment can restore hearing and normalize cochlear function, suggesting its utility in monitoring disease progression.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Immunology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Immunomediated inner ear disease is a rare condition affecting cochlear function.
  • Acute stages are characterized by endolymphatic hydrops, increased inner ear stiffness, and outer hair cell dysfunction.
  • Patients often present with sensorineural hearing loss and absent otoacoustic emissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate cochlear function in patients with inner ear disorders responsive to immunosuppressive drugs.
  • To assess the impact of endolymphatic hydrops on temporal integration, frequency selectivity, and cochlear mechanics.
  • To determine the efficacy of immunosuppressive treatment in reversing cochlear dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Advanced audiological tests assessing temporal integration, frequency selectivity, and cochlear mechanics.

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  • Otoacoustic emission testing.
  • Monitoring of clinical presentation and audiometric curves before and after treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Inner ear disease induced endolymphatic hydrops, leading to upsloping/flat sensorineural hearing loss and abnormal cochlear function tests.
    • Evoked otoacoustic emissions and distortion-product otoacoustic evoked emissions were absent.
    • Immunosuppressive treatment led to hydrops recovery, hearing normalization, and improved cochlear function.

    Conclusions:

    • Endolymphatic hydrops in the acute phase of immunomediated inner ear disease causes significant cochlear dysfunction.
    • Immunosuppressive therapy is effective in managing the condition and restoring hearing.
    • Testing primary cochlear functions is valuable for monitoring the clinical course of these disorders.