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Noise-induced hearing loss. A human temporal bone case report

T Egami, I Sando, J H Sobel

    The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Noise exposure from mining caused profound hearing loss, damaging the cochlea and hair cells. Some residual hearing remained due to less severe damage in the apical cochlear region.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otoacoustic emissions
    • Auditory neurophysiology
    • Histopathology

    Background:

    • Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant public health concern.
    • Occupational noise exposure, particularly in mining, poses a risk for hearing damage.
    • Understanding the histopathological basis of NIHL is crucial for developing preventative strategies.

    Observation:

    • A case study of profound hearing loss following occupational noise exposure (mining explosions and drilling).
    • Histopathological examination revealed bilateral absence/collapse of Corti's organ in the basal and middle cochlear turns.
    • A decrease in the cochlear nerve was observed in the basal and middle turns, with preservation in the apical turns.

    Findings:

    • Corti's organ was well-preserved in the apical cochlea, with moderate hair cell loss/atrophy.
    • The cochlear nerve was also preserved in the apical portion.
    • Pathological changes were less severe in the right cochlea compared to the left, correlating with residual hearing in the right ear.

    Implications:

    • Histopathological findings strongly correlate with the degree of hearing loss.
    • Preservation of the apical cochlea and associated neural structures may explain residual hearing.
    • Other potential factors like diabetes mellitus and presbycusis warrant consideration in NIHL etiology.

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