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Published on: June 10, 2025
Audiovestibular disturbance in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Erkan Karatas1, Ahmet Mesut Onat, Cengiz Durucu
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey. erkaratas@yahoo.com
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the audiovestibular disturbance in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Study Design And Setting:
Twenty-eight patients with SLE and 28 healthy control subjects were included. Pure-tone audiometry, impedance audiometry, and electronystagmography (ENG) were used for baseline evaluation. Laboratory tests were carried out. Cranial and brain stem magnetic resonance imagings (MRI) were undertaken.
Results:
Nineteen (67%) patients reported audiovestibular symptoms. Sensorineural hearing loss was found in 6 (21%) patients. Abnormal results on ENG were significantly higher (50%) (P < 0.01). Abnormal laboratory data were available from 26 patients (P < 0.05). MRI did not show any pathosis.
Conclusion:
The audiovestibular disturbances in SLE are more prevalent than previously recognized. Although no cause and effect relationship can be established by this type of study, it appears that a relationship exists.
Significance:
Audiologic research should be directed toward routine, pure tone audiometry, and ENG assessment for patients with SLE to enable crucial treatment.
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