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Palinacousis: a case report.

M C Patterson1, F H Tomlinson, G G Stuart

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia.

Neurosurgery
|June 1, 1988
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Palinacousis, or auditory perseveration, is a rare symptom of temporal lobe issues. This case highlights its connection to temporal lobe tumors and epilepsy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Palinacousis (auditory perseveration) is an uncommon neurological symptom.
  • It is often associated with temporal lobe dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old woman experienced nausea, vomiting, global dysphasia, and seizures.
  • Neurological examination was normal; imaging revealed left temporal lobe abnormalities.
  • She developed palinacousis, perceiving auditory stimuli repeatedly.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms, including palinacousis, were linked to a Grade IV astrocytoma in the left temporal lobe.
  • The findings suggest an epileptic etiology for the palinacousis.
  • Palinacousis resolved but was followed by other auditory phenomena.

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Implications:

  • Palinacousis should be recognized as a potential indicator of organic temporal lobe disease.
  • Differentiating palinacousis from psychotic symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • This case contributes to understanding the neurological basis of auditory perseveration.