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Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Selective Immunglobulin A Deficiency
Erkan Eşki1, Belgin Emine Usta2, Suna Asilsoy2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Başkent University İzmir Hospital, İzmir, Turkey.
Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|February 3, 2018
Summary
Children with selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency (SIGAD) may develop sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Regular hearing assessments are recommended for early detection and management in these pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Immunology
- Audiology
Background:
- Selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency (SIGAD) is an immunodeficiency disorder.
- Hearing impairment can affect child development and communication.
- The relationship between SIGAD and hearing function in children requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate hearing functions in pediatric patients diagnosed with SIGAD.
- To compare audiological test results between children with SIGAD and healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Audiological assessments including pure-tone audiometry, acoustic impedance, otoacoustic emissions, and brainstem audiometry were performed.
- 28 pediatric patients with SIGAD and 28 healthy children were included in the study.
- Tests were conducted during a non-infectious period to ensure accurate results.
Main Results:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) was identified in three patients with SIGAD (two males, one female).
- No statistically significant differences in average pure-tone hearing thresholds were observed between the SIGAD group and the control group at tested frequencies (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Pediatric patients with SIGAD may be at risk for developing SNHL.
- Long-term audiological monitoring is recommended for children with SIGAD to detect potential hearing loss progression.
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