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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Turner syndrome is associated with sensorineural hearing loss, potentially due to estrogen deficiency affecting cochlear function.
  • Vestibular dysfunction has not been previously linked to Turner syndrome.

Observation:

  • A patient with Turner syndrome presented with deficits in vestibulo-ocular reflexes.
  • Video-oculography (VOG) testing was performed to quantitatively assess vestibular function.

Findings:

  • VOG testing revealed significantly reduced angular vestibulo-ocular reflex (AVOR) gains in both the right (0.29) and left (0.36) ears.
  • These low AVOR gains indicate impaired vestibular function in the horizontal semicircular canal plane.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential, previously undocumented association between Turner syndrome and vestibular dysfunction.
  • Increased clinical vigilance and further research are recommended for monitoring vestibular health in Turner syndrome patients.