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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
Radiological quiz. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss due to multiple sclerosis
Cavid Cabbarzade1, Burçe Özgen2, Levent Sennaroglu1
1Otorhinolaryngology, Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|October 7, 2014
Summary
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients can resolve quickly with treatment. This case highlights rapid clinical and radiological recovery, demonstrating MS-related hearing loss has a good prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Radiology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) can present with neurological deficits, including auditory pathway involvement.
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an uncommon but recognized manifestation of MS.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old female with MS experienced SSNHL.
- MRI revealed an MS plaque in the pons affecting the cochlear nucleus and nerve.
- The patient underwent medical therapy for MS.
Findings:
- A follow-up MRI on day 5 showed complete resolution of the pontine MS plaque.
- Audiometry on day 10 indicated significant hearing recovery, with near-normal pure tone audiogram levels.
- Clinical improvement correlated with radiological and audiological recovery.
Implications:
- SSNHL due to MS, though less common than anticipated, appears to have a favorable prognosis.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery.
- MRI plays a vital role in diagnosing MS-related SSNHL and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
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