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Cortical deafness following head injury -a case report
M Singh1, H Ahluwalia, K K Lal
1M. L. N. Medical College & Associated S. R. N. Hospital, Allahabad.
Summary
Cortical deafness is rare, often caused by stroke. This report details a case of bilateral cortical deafness resulting from a right fronto-temporal contusion after head trauma.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Cortical deafness is an uncommon condition characterized by the inability to interpret auditory stimuli despite intact peripheral hearing.
- Previous literature primarily attributes cortical deafness to cerebral infarcts resulting from arterial occlusions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of bilateral cortical deafness.
- To highlight a non-vascular etiology, specifically traumatic brain injury, as a cause of cortical deafness.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of existing literature on cortical deafness.
Main Results:
- A patient presented with bilateral cortical deafness following a right fronto-temporal contusion from head injury.
- This case contrasts with the typical etiology of cerebral infarcts seen in prior reports.
Conclusions:
- Traumatic brain injury, specifically fronto-temporal contusions, can lead to bilateral cortical deafness.
- This case expands the known spectrum of causes for cortical deafness beyond cerebrovascular events.
