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Eustachian tube functions in lepromatous leprosy: a tympanometric study
Indian Journal of Leprosy
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Leprosy can cause middle ear problems, with 30% of patients showing issues. This study links lepromatous rhinitis stage to these auditory complications in leprosy patients.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Audiology
Background:
- Leprosy, particularly lepromatous leprosy, can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Middle ear pathologies are not commonly recognized complications of leprosy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of middle ear pathology in patients with lepromatous leprosy using tympanometry.
- To explore the relationship between lepromatous rhinitis and middle ear dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Tympanometry was conducted on 20 patients diagnosed with lepromatous leprosy.
- Audiological assessments were correlated with the clinical stage of lepromatous rhinitis.
Main Results:
- Approximately 30% of patients exhibited Type B tympanograms, indicative of middle ear pathology.
- A correlation was observed between the stage of lepromatous rhinitis and the presence of middle ear dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Middle ear pathology is a relevant complication in lepromatous leprosy.
- The severity of lepromatous rhinitis may influence the development of middle ear malfunction.