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Behçet's disease presenting as a peripheral vestibulopathy
Alison S White1, Rachael L Taylor2, Celene McNeill3
1Institute of Clinical Neuroscience, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
Summary
Acute vestibular syndrome with hearing loss can indicate Behçet's disease, not just vestibular neuritis. Early diagnosis of autoimmune causes is crucial for audiovestibular symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Otolaryngology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Prolonged acute spontaneous vertigo is often attributed to vestibular neuritis or posterior circulation ischemia.
- Vestibular neuritis rarely presents with associated hearing loss, necessitating a broader differential diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male experienced acute vestibular syndrome with profound unilateral hearing loss, initially diagnosed as vestibular neuritis.
- Over a decade, he developed characteristic manifestations of Behçet's disease: oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and erythema nodosum.
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss in his remaining hearing ear responded to immunomodulation, strongly suggesting an autoimmune etiology.
Findings:
- The patient's audiovestibular symptoms, including hearing loss, were ultimately linked to an autoimmune process, specifically Behçet's disease.
- This case highlights the importance of considering autoimmune disorders in patients presenting with acute vestibular syndrome and hearing impairment.
Implications:
- Clinicians should investigate non-vestibular neuritis causes, such as ischemic, infectious, and autoimmune conditions, when hearing loss accompanies acute vestibular syndrome.
- Prompt identification and management of autoimmune-related audiovestibular dysfunction can prevent further hearing loss and systemic complications.
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