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Eighth nerve evaluation in leprosy.

S B Mann, B Kumar, R Yande

Indian Journal of Leprosy

|January 1, 1987

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Leprosy patients often experience hearing loss. This study found that 44% of leprosy patients had cochlear-type hearing impairment, while their vestibular functions remained unaffected.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology

Background:

Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can affect various organs.
Cochlear and vestibular functions are crucial for hearing and balance.
Previous research on leprosy's impact on hearing is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the cochlear and vestibular status in patients with bacillary positive leprosy.
To determine the prevalence and type of hearing impairment in leprosy patients.
To investigate potential selective involvement of the cochlea in leprosy.

Main Methods:

A case-control study involving 25 leprosy patients and 25 matched controls.
Assessment of subjective complaints including hearing impairment, tinnitus, dizziness, and vertigo.

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Main Results:

44% of leprosy patients exhibited unilateral or bilateral perceptive deafness.
Hearing impairment was predominantly of the cochlear type.
No significant impact on vestibular functions was observed in leprosy patients.
Subjective complaints of hearing impairment were reported by 4 patients.

Conclusions:

Leprosy appears to selectively affect the cochlea, leading to sensorineural hearing loss.
Vestibular functions are generally preserved in leprosy patients.
Early audiological assessment is recommended for leprosy patients to detect cochlear damage.