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  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology

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  • Jacob's syndrome (XYY syndrome) is a chromosomal condition in males characterized by an extra Y chromosome.
  • While often associated with increased height, other physical characteristics are typically absent.
  • Hearing abnormalities in individuals with XYY syndrome have been understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate hearing abnormalities in a child with Jacob's syndrome.
  • To assess the audiological profile and potential causes of hearing loss in this specific case.

Main Methods:

  • A four-year-old boy with Jacob's syndrome underwent a comprehensive auditory assessment.
  • Tests included pure-tone audiometry, distortion product otoacoustic emissions, stapedial reflexes, auditory brainstem responses, and CT scans.
  • Findings were correlated with imaging results.

Main Results:

  • The assessment revealed bilateral conductive hearing loss, evidenced by air-bone gaps, absent otoacoustic emissions, and abnormal stapedial reflexes.
  • Auditory brainstem responses showed normal interwave latencies but delayed absolute latencies, consistent with conductive hearing loss.
  • CT scans indicated stapes footplate fixation, supporting the audiological findings.

Conclusions:

  • Bilateral stapes fixation was suspected in a young boy with Jacob's syndrome, leading to mild bilateral conductive hearing loss.
  • While the exact cause of stapes fixation remains undetermined (congenital or acquired), audiological and imaging data were supportive.
  • Routine audiological and otological evaluations are recommended for early detection of hearing impairment in children with Jacob's syndrome.