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Stapedius reflex in multiple sclerosis.

K Hess

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    The stapedial reflex test revealed abnormalities in 10 multiple sclerosis patients, indicating lesions in auditory neural pathways. Improved measurement techniques may enhance detection rates for multiple sclerosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Audiology
    • Clinical Neurology

    Background:

    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system.
    • Auditory pathway involvement is common in MS, but detection can be challenging.
    • The stapedial reflex is a valuable tool for assessing brainstem auditory pathways.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the crossed stapedial reflex response in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
    • To identify objective measures of auditory pathway dysfunction in MS using reflex parameters.
    • To evaluate the potential of the stapedial reflex test for diagnosing MS-related neurological deficits.

    Main Methods:

    • Recordings of the crossed stapedial reflex were obtained from normal subjects and 30 MS patients.

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  • Key parameters analyzed included reflex latency, contraction time, amplitude, and relaxation time.
  • Normative data from healthy individuals were used to establish criteria for abnormality.

    • Main Results:

    • Abnormalities in the stapedial reflex response were detected in 10 out of 30 MS patients.
    • Specific parameter deviations suggest lesions affecting second and third-order neurons in the trapezoid body and superior olivary complex.
    • The findings highlight the presence of subclinical auditory pathway damage in MS.

    Conclusions:

    • The crossed stapedial reflex test can identify auditory pathway abnormalities in MS patients.
    • Lesions in the brainstem auditory pathways are implicated in the observed reflex changes.
    • Refinements in measurement techniques could improve the diagnostic sensitivity of this test for MS.