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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
Case series: Hearing loss in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Madina Tugizova1, Haojun Feng1, Anna Tomczak1
1Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.
Background:
Aquaporin 4 (AQP4)- and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-associated neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are thought to primarily affect the central nervous system (CNS). However, emerging evidence suggests that there are extra-CNS manifestations of NMOSD, including myopathies, gastrointestinal dysfunction, renal involvement and adverse pregnancy outcomes.1 METHODS: Three patients who reported hearing loss during a NMOSD relapse were identified through a retrospective case review.
Results:
In this article, we discuss two AQP4-IgG positive NMOSD cases, each presenting with conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, and a case of MOG-IgG-associated NMOSD presenting with sensorineural hearing loss.
Conclusion:
Hearing loss may be present as a relapse in patients with NMOSD. Early recognition and timely treatment are essential to prevent irreversible hearing loss.
