scholarly journals Corrigendum to ‘Adult-onset mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) syndrome with progressive sensorineural hearing loss: A case report [Radiology Case Reports 16 (2021) 1865-1869]

Author(s):  
Trang Mai Tong ◽  
Chien Cong Phan ◽  
Dung Tri Bach ◽  
Thu Hoang Thi Nguyen ◽  
Truc Thanh Tran Nguyen ◽  
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1997 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. D. Warrick ◽  
P. Wardrop ◽  
D. W. Sim

AbstractA case of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in MELAS syndrome, a variety of mitochondrial cytopathy, is presented. Mitochondrial cytopathies have gone almost unreported in the otolaryngology literature, despite evidence from a recent review that about 60 per cent of such patients suffer from SNHL (Gold and Rapin, 1994). The same review revealed that only one of 117 case reports in the period 1984–1993 contained an audiogram (Swift and Singh, 1988), and none presented sequential audiograms. However, audiometry has since been published on 23 members of a family with a mitochondrial point mutation causing only sensorineural hearing loss with no other symptoms (Vernham et al., 1994). We present a case of mitochondrial cytopathy three years after diagnosis with two sequential audiograms.


Author(s):  
V Rahimi ◽  
M K Asiyabar ◽  
N Rouhbakhsh

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 was first seen in December 2019. Due to the insidious and complex nature of the disease, the list of symptoms is rapidly expanding. So far, few studies have reported sudden sensorineural hearing loss as a possible symptom of coronavirus disease 2019. Case report A 60-year-old woman with a complaint of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and subjective severe tinnitus presented to the ENT clinic. Coronavirus disease 2019 was subsequently confirmed with a polymerase chain reaction test. At the time of presentation, she was treated with intra-tympanic dexamethasone. Improvements in hearing threshold and speech perception, and a subjective reduction in tinnitus, were observed after treatment. Conclusion This case report supports evidence from other case reports of a possible association between coronavirus disease 2019 and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss may be a symptom of this disease that behaves as an underlying aggravating factor. Intra-tympanic injection of corticosteroids is recommended for managing these patients during the pandemic.


1999 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Iqbal ◽  
J. G. Murthy ◽  
P. K. Banerjee ◽  
K. A. Vishwanathan

AbstractTwo cases of bilateral moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss due to oral administration of metronidazole are reported. There has been only one case report of deafness following metronidazole therapy in the world literature. The hearing loss recovered gradually in a period of four to six weeks following withdrawal of drug and oral steroid therapy. The possible mechanism of ototoxicity is discussed. Awareness by the treating physician of ototoxicity due to any drug is stressed.


2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (7) ◽  
pp. 811-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
A D Mace ◽  
M S Ferguson ◽  
M Offer ◽  
K Ghufoor ◽  
M J Wareing

AbstractObjective:To present the first published case of a child with bilateral profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss found in association with sickle cell anaemia, and to demonstrate the importance of early recognition, investigation and empirical treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss.Method:Case report and review of world literature.Case report:The authors present the case of a seven-year-old child with known sickle cell anaemia, who presented with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss developing over a period of five days. There was a history of ophthalmological disease in the preceding weeks, and inflammatory markers were raised. The differential diagnosis included a vaso-occlusive or inflammatory aetiology such as Cogan's syndrome, and treatment for both was instigated. Hearing thresholds did not recover, and the patient underwent cochlear implantation 12 weeks later.Conclusion:Sudden sensorineural hearing loss has a variable aetiology and is rare in children. Immediate treatment for all possible aetiologies is essential, along with targeted investigations and early referral for cochlear implantation if no recovery is demonstrated.


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-48
Author(s):  
Aysha Tareq Nusef ◽  
Abdulla Almoosa ◽  
Wael Wagih Aly

Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disease affecting type four collagen production, causing renal, auditory, and ophthalmic manifestations. This case report is about a 32-year-old male who was a known case of renal insufficiency and secondary hypertension and was referred to the ophthalmology department due to blurred vision. Based on the patient‘s history and ophthalmological findings, AS was diagnosed. Ophthalmic examination showed anterior lenticonus associated with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and impaired renal function. This clinical case report sheds light on the role of ophthalmology in diagnosing AS. Keywords: Collagen, Crystalline lens, Hereditary nephritis, Ophthalmology, Renal insufficiency, Sensorineural hearing loss


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Kirsti S. V. Lee ◽  
Niranjan Sritharan ◽  
Allan Forrest

This case report highlights an unusual case of sudden sensorineural hearing loss related to superficial siderosis (SS). Our patient had a craniotomy for medulloblastoma 23 years earlier, and this may represent a delayed complication related to this procedure. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the key diagnostic investigation to illustrate the imaging features of superficial siderosis and exclude other pathologies. Increased awareness of progressive and sudden hearing complications caused by SS is important in the otolaryngologic community to expedite management and better counsel patients during the consent process.


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