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Childhood pseudohypacusis

J P Pracy1, R M Walsh, G A Mepham

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Lewisham General Hospital, London, UK.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|October 1, 1996
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Pseudohypacusis, or non-organic hearing loss, is often missed in children. Consistent audiological testing is key to diagnosis, with most cases resolving with support.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Pseudohypacusis involves hearing loss without organic cause, often diagnosed by inconsistent audiological test results.
  • Diagnosis is typically easier in children, yet frequently overlooked due to lack of awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present findings on pseudohypacusis in ten pediatric patients.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and outcomes in children with suspected non-organic hearing loss.

Main Methods:

  • Review of audiological test results (pure tone and speech audiometry) in ten children.
  • Analysis of diagnostic consistency and follow-up outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Speech audiometry confirmed pseudohypacusis in nine out of ten children.

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  • One child had a confirmed sensorineural hearing loss, initially masked by pseudohypacusis.
  • Nine children showed normal hearing thresholds after intervention; one improved to match the sensorineural loss.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pseudohypacusis is a significant diagnostic consideration in pediatric audiology.
    • Careful audiological assessment and consistent follow-up are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • Non-organic hearing loss in children often resolves with appropriate support and monitoring.