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¹Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 1 im. N. Barlickiego, I Katedra Otolaryngologii Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi. k.maciaszczyk@op.pl

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Rheumatology
Neuroscience

Context:

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculitis and fibrosis.
Inner ear damage, leading to hearing and balance disorders, can occur in SSc patients.
The etiology of audiovestibular dysfunction in SSc is linked to immune-mediated processes.

Purpose:

To evaluate the prevalence of vestibular organ dysfunction in patients with SSc.
To explore the relationship between vestibular abnormalities and disease duration, Raynaud phenomenon, SSc type, and severity.
To assess audiovestibular symptoms and objective findings in SSc.

Summary:

Seventy percent of SSc patients exhibited vestibular organ abnormalities, with central lesions being most common (40%).
Common symptoms included vertigo (65%), headaches (55%), tinnitus (50%), and hearing loss (40%).
Vestibular dysfunction was more frequent in patients with reported vertigo, dizziness, and balance disturbances.

Impact:

Highlights the high prevalence of ear involvement in SSc, emphasizing the need for audiological and vestibular assessments.
Suggests that audiovestibular evaluation should be integrated into the diagnostic and therapeutic management of SSc.
Provides insights into the specific types and prevalence of vestibular lesions in SSc.