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Red cell basic ferritin concentration in sensorineural hearing loss.

A H Sun1, Z M Wang, S Z Xiao

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Changhai Hospital, China.

ORL; Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Red cell basic ferritin (RCBF) levels are lower in most sensorineural hearing loss patients. This RCBF assay may help assess iron stores and diagnose iron deficiency, even with normal iron metabolism tests.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) affects millions globally.
  • Iron deficiency can impact various bodily functions, including hearing.
  • Current iron metabolism assays may not always detect subtle deficiencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate red cell basic ferritin (RCBF) levels in individuals with SNHL.
  • To compare RCBF with traditional iron status markers.
  • To evaluate RCBF as a potential diagnostic tool for iron deficiency in SNHL.

Main Methods:

  • RCBF was measured in 62 healthy controls and 224 SNHL patients.
  • Serum ferritin, hemoglobin, and serum iron levels were also assessed.
  • Circadian variations in serum iron were considered.

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Main Results:

  • RCBF concentrations were significantly lower in most SNHL patients compared to healthy controls.
  • RCBF levels showed potential for differentiating iron status in SNHL.
  • The findings suggest a link between iron stores and SNHL.

Conclusions:

  • RCBF may serve as a valuable indicator of iron adequacy, especially during high demand.
  • The RCBF assay could aid in diagnosing relative iron deficiency in SNHL patients.
  • Further research into RCBF's role in hearing health is warranted.