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Fluctuating hearing loss in sarcoidosis
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Akademisch Ziekenhuis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Sarcoidosis, a systemic granulomatous disease, can impact hearing and balance. Early diagnosis and steroid treatment are crucial for restoring hearing in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Immunology
Background:
- Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease affecting various organs.
- The vestibulo-acoustic system can be involved, leading to vertigo and hearing loss.
- Vasculitis is a potential underlying mechanism for neurosarcoidosis affecting the auditory system.