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  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone, can affect various bodily systems.
  • The impact of acromegaly on the auditory system is not fully understood.
  • Auditory system changes may be linked to hormonal imbalances in acromegaly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate auditory system alterations in individuals with acromegaly.
  • To compare auditory function and internal acoustic canal (IAC) dimensions between acromegaly patients and healthy controls.
  • To explore correlations between auditory parameters and hormone levels in acromegaly.

Main Methods:

  • Otological examinations were performed on 41 acromegaly patients and 24 healthy controls.
  • Audiometry (pure tone and speech), tympanometry, stapedius reflex, and otoacoustic emission tests were utilized.
  • Computed tomography was used to measure internal acoustic canal width.

Main Results:

  • Acromegaly patients exhibited significantly higher pure tone audiometry values and lower speech discrimination scores.
  • A narrower internal acoustic canal was observed in the acromegaly group compared to controls.
  • Hearing loss was present in 32% of acromegaly patients, with both sensorineural and conductive types identified.

Conclusions:

  • Acromegaly is associated with significant changes in the auditory system.
  • These auditory changes in acromegaly patients can be multifactorial.
  • Both conductive and sensorineural hearing defects may occur as a result of acromegaly.