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Luetic hydrops--diagnosis and therapy.

H C Pillsbury, J J Shea

    The Laryngoscope
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    Neurosyphilis can cause fluctuating hearing loss. High-dose intravenous penicillin shows promising results for treating this auditory complication of syphilis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Neurosyphilis, a tertiary stage of syphilis infection affecting the nervous system, can manifest with varied audiological symptoms.
    • Fluctuant hearing loss is an uncommon but significant presenting symptom of neurosyphilis.

    Observation:

    • Nine patients with a history of fluctuating hearing loss were diagnosed with neurosyphilis over an eight-year period at Shea Clinic.
    • Previous treatments included penicillin, oral steroids, and vasodilators.

    Findings:

    • Recent implementation of high-dose intravenous penicillin in the treatment regimen yielded encouraging results in two patients.
    • Rapid hearing improvement was observed in patients receiving high-dose intravenous penicillin therapy.

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    Implications:

    • High-dose intravenous penicillin may be an effective therapeutic option for neurosyphilis presenting with hearing loss.
    • The study suggests a need for a revised diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for syphilis affecting hearing.