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[Prenatal causes of sensorineural hearing loss in children (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|November 1, 1979
Insights
Prenatal factors, both genetic and non-genetic, can cause childhood sensorineural hearing loss, sometimes with delayed onset. Early diagnosis by otorhinolaryngologists is crucial for potential prevention or treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Context:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNH L) in children can originate before birth.
- Causes are diverse, encompassing genetic and non-genetic factors.
- Hearing impairment may manifest at birth or present with delayed onset postnatally.
Purpose:
- To review well-established prenatal causes of childhood sensorineural hearing loss.
- To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis by otorhinolaryngologists.
- To highlight opportunities for intervention, prevention, and treatment.
Summary:
- Prenatal sensorineural hearing loss in children stems from genetic or non-genetic origins, potentially occurring alone or with other congenital anomalies.
- Some forms of prenatal-induced hearing loss exhibit a delayed onset after birth.
- This review focuses on common causes, stressing the need for timely diagnosis by otorhinolaryngologists to enable management.
Impact:
- Facilitates early identification of children at risk for sensorineural hearing loss.
- Guides clinical practice for otorhinolaryngologists in diagnosing and managing prenatal hearing impairments.
- Supports timely intervention strategies to mitigate the effects of hearing loss on child development.
Abstract:
Prenatal causes of sensorineural hearing loss in children may be genetic or nongenetic, the deafness occurs alone or with other abnormalities. In addition, there are prenatal causes of a sensorineural hearing loss which is of delayed onset postnatally. In this review only the better known causes are discussed in which the otorhinolaryngologist should establish a diagnosis early, particularly when the possibility exists of preventing or even treating the hearing loss.