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Auditory processing disorder and brain pathology in a preterm child with learning disabilities

Vassiliki Iliadou1, Doris-Eva Bamiou, Stergios Kaprinis

  • 1Clinical Psychoacoustics Laboratory, Neuroscience Division, 3rd Psychiatric Department, AHEPA Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. viliad@auth.gr

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|March 3, 2009
PubMed

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Preterm birth complications can cause structural brain abnormalities, leading to auditory processing disorders in children. This case report links porencephalic cysts and corpus callosum thinning to severe auditory deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Auditory processing disorders (APD) are deficits in auditory information processing not linked to higher cognitive functions.
  • Investigating the link between structural brain abnormalities and APD in preterm infants is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.

Observation:

  • A case report details a preterm girl with language and learning difficulties, alongside significant listening problems.
  • Clinical assessment revealed severe deficits in nonspeech temporal tests, indicating a central auditory processing disorder.

Findings:

  • Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed large porencephalic cysts and significant thinning of the corpus callosum.
  • These structural abnormalities correlate with the observed auditory processing deficits, particularly in temporal processing and interhemispheric information transfer.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for structural brain abnormalities in preterm infants to manifest as auditory processing disorders.
  • Early identification of APD in preterm children with learning difficulties is vital for appropriate management and support.
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