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Cochlear Implant After Sudden Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report
Deven Curtis1, Avi Shaw2, Noorullah Z Malik3
1Otolaryngology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA.
Cureus
|April 3, 2023
Summary
Sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) in a pediatric patient was successfully treated with a cochlear implant two years after the acute event. This case highlights the potential for delayed intervention in pediatric SSNHL.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Audiology
Background:
- Sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is characterized by rapid hearing decrement.
- Pediatric SSNHL often requires prompt intervention within a narrow therapeutic window.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old female presented with SSNHL two years after the initial event, beyond the acute treatment timeframe.
- Initial investigations including CT, MRI, family history, and physical examination were unremarkable.
- A hearing aid trial provided sound perception but lacked clarity.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful unilateral cochlear implantation.
- Excellent subjective and audiogram responses were observed post-implantation.
Implications:
- Cochlear implantation may be a viable treatment option for pediatric SSNHL presenting outside the acute window.
- Further research is needed to establish optimal management strategies for delayed pediatric SSNHL cases.
