Cerebral infarction presenting with bilateral sudden deafness as the primary symptom: a case report

The current case report presents a rare occurrence of cerebral infarction with bilateral sudden deafness as the primary symptom. The patient was a 59-year-old man with hypertension who tested positive for new coronary antibodies and had a long history of smoking and alcohol consumption. Despite receiving treatment for sudden deafness, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated and he was diagnosed with basilar artery occlusion and stenosis. The patient died 5 days after mechanical recanalization of the artery. Sudden binaural deafness is a rare clinical condition that may be a prodromal symptom of brainstem infarction. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for reducing mortality and disability.