Sudden Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Following Speedballing

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (06) ◽  
pp. 461-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia G. Fowler ◽  
Jennifer L. King
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Acoustic Reflexes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
The Right

Background: Hearing loss is an infrequently-reported consequence of recreational drug abuse. Although there are sporadic reports of hearing loss from heroin and cocaine ingested separately, there are no reports of hearing loss resulting from the combination of both drugs ingested simultaneously in the form of speedballing. Purpose: The purpose of this report is to document a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with an episode of speedballing. Research Design: Case Report Data Collection And Analysis: The subject of this report was a 40-year-old man with a 20-year history of substance abuse. Data collected included a case history, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflexes, and transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Results: The audiologic evaluation indicated a mild to moderate, relatively flat, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss that was worse in the right ear. Conclusions: A bilateral sensorineural hearing loss involving both cochlear and neural pathology may be a rare complication of cocaine, heroin, or the combination of the two drugs.

Spontaneous Recovery of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Possible Association with Autoimmune Disorders

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (07) ◽  
pp. 498-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni ◽  
Padmaja Nair
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
White Male ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Normal Hearing ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Residual Effects ◽  
Distortion Product ◽  
The Right

A 46-year-old white male diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) was seen for audiological testing 15 minutes following a sudden onset hearing loss in the right ear. The test battery included pure-tone audiometry, word-recognition testing, speech-recognition threshold (SRT) testing, immittance testing, and distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) testing. Testing revealed a sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear. Shortly after testing, the patient indicated that his condition had improved. Testing was repeated, and the second round of tests revealed normal hearing in both ears. Four days later, a follow-up test again indicated normal hearing in both ears. Possible connections of this brief occurrence of idiopathic hearing loss with the patient's medical conditions are discussed. Specifically, symptoms were consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) affecting his right cochlea in the stria vascularis region, resulting in a temporary, sensorineural hearing loss. No residual effects were observed clinically.

Hearing status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

2017 ◽  
Vol 131 (10) ◽  
pp. 895-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ahmadzadeh ◽  
M Daraei ◽  
M Jalessi ◽  
A A Peyvandi ◽  
E Amini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Distortion Product ◽  
Acoustic Reflexes

AbstractObjective:Rheumatoid arthritis is thought to induce conductive hearing loss and/or sensorineural hearing loss. This study evaluated the function of the middle ear and cochlea, and the related factors.Methods:Pure tone audiometry, speech reception thresholds, speech discrimination scores, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, and distortion product otoacoustic emissions were assessed in rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy volunteers.Results:Pure tone audiometry results revealed a higher bone conduction threshold in the rheumatoid arthritis group, but there was no significant difference when evaluated according to the sensorineural hearing loss definition. Distortion product otoacoustic emissions related prevalence of conductive or mixed hearing loss, tympanometry values, acoustic reflexes, and speech discrimination scores were not significantly different between the two groups. Sensorineural hearing loss was significantly more prevalent in patients who used azathioprine, cyclosporine and etanercept.Conclusion:Higher bone conduction thresholds in some frequencies were detected in rheumatoid arthritis patients that were not clinically significant. Sensorineural hearing loss is significantly more prevalent in refractory rheumatoid arthritis patients.

scholarly journals A case report of cochlear implantation in patients with osteopetrosis: surgical approaches and auditory results

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Motasaddi Zarandy ◽  
Hakima Abdullah ◽  
Mina Motasaddi Zarandy ◽  
Mohammadreza Firouzifar ◽  
Farzad Moubedshahi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Nerve Dysfunction ◽  
Electrode Insertion ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
The Right

Background: Osteopetrosis (OP) is a rare disease of the skeletal system that can be associated with complications such as bone fracture, nerve dysfunction and deafness due to increased bone density and reduced bone quality. In this regard and due to the challenge that it can cause for cochlear implantation (CI), in this study we aimed to report CI conducted on two patients with OP in Iran. The Case: Patients were two women diagnosed with OP and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) who underwent CI in the right ear. Preoperative PTA showed a hearing threshold decrease of more than 100 dB in both patients. A standard cochleostomy was performed in one patient and endoscopic surgery in the other patient through the external ear canal. One month after surgery, the hearing threshold improved b y 60−90 dB in both patients. No facial nerve palsy or implant extrusion/migration was observed after surgery. Conclusion: Although technically challenging, CI seems to be a safe and effective method to improve the SNHL in patients with OP. The path for electrode insertion should be tailored to meet the conditions and anatomy of patients. Keywords: Cochlear implantation; osteopetrosis; sensorineural hearing loss

scholarly journals Audiological findings of a patient with H syndrome: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diala Hussein ◽  
Büşra Altın ◽  
Münir Demir Bajin
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Auditory Brainstem Response ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Auditory Brainstem ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Brainstem Response ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background H syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in SLC29A3. Hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, hyperglycemia, and hearing loss are some characteristics of this disorder, and it has a prevalence of < 1/1000. The aim of this report is to spread awareness among otologists, audiologists, and pediatricians about this syndrome and its audiological features. Case presentation An 8-year-old male with a diagnosed H syndrome registered to our clinic with a complaint of hearing loss. The patient was diagnosed with hearing loss in a different clinic using only the air-conducted click auditory brainstem response test which showed wave V at 60 dB nHL for the right ear and at 80 dB nHL for the left ear. The initially performed pure tone audiometry (PTA) test in our clinic revealed a bilateral asymmetric hearing loss with a moderate sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear and a profound mixed hearing loss in the left ear. The performed air conducted click auditory brainstem response (ABR) result showed wave V at 55 dB nHL for the right ear and at 70 dB nHL for the left ear. Then, the repeated PTA test revealed a mild-severe sensorineural sloping hearing loss in the right ear and a severe sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear. Conclusion Although hearing thresholds in H syndrome could be within normal limits in some patients, sensorineural hearing loss is an important characteristic feature for this syndrome. Sensorineural hearing loss could be progressive or of sudden onset and ranges from mild to profound. Thus, it must be taken into consideration to apply the audiological follow-up regularly and paying attention to the patient’s complaints; also, a regular follow-up for language development of children with H syndrome and for the hearing aids is advised.

scholarly journals Prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss in newborns in a hospital from a developing country

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
Juan C. Ospina-García ◽  
Irene C. Pérez-García ◽  
Diana M. Guerrero-González ◽  
Nataly J. Sánchez-Solano ◽  
Juan D. Salcedo-Betancourt
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Family History ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening ◽  
Automated Auditory Brainstem Response ◽  
Brainstem Response ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean

Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nonsyndromic congenital sensorineural hearing loss at the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia, and to describe the risk factors associated with this condition.Materials and Methods A prospective, observational cross-sectional study with bivariate analysis was conducted. A three-phase process using the Otoacoustic Emissions test screened all live newborns between June 2013 and June 2014. Negative cases were confirmed by Automated Auditory Brainstem Response test.Results A total of 962 newborns were screened with Otoacoustic Emissions test bilaterally: 401 males (46.36%), 464 females (53.64%). The mean weight was 2 798.10 g (95%CI: 2 766.51 - 2 839.76). The mean height was 48.60 cm (95%CI: 48.38 - 48.79). The mean age was 16.24 days (95%CI: 15.47 - 17.01). The mean maternal age was 27.37 years (95%CI: 26.76 - 27.98). There was a family history of hearing loss in 9.48% of the cases (n=90), and a family history of genetic diseases in 100 cases (10.56%). There were 14 cases of TORCH infections (1.45%), 375 admissions to the NICU (39.06%), 160 cases of neonatal jaundice (20.1%), and 79 cases of postpartum infections (8.21%). One live newborn presented with microtia.Conclusions The prevalence of congenital sensorineural hearing loss was 0.31% in both ears, and 0.11% in one ear. Currently, Colombia lacks a public universal newborn hearing screening program, and its future implementation faces great challenges. 

scholarly journals Hearing Loss due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Houshang Mehrparvar ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Davari ◽  
Abolfazl Mollasadeghi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Vahidi ◽  
Mehrdad Mostaghaci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Chronic Exposure ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Bilateral Hearing Loss ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the rare causes of hearing loss which may cause reversible or irreversible, unilateral or bilateral hearing loss after acute or chronic exposure. In this report, we present a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in a secondary smelting workshop worker after an acute exposure to carbon monoxide. This complication was diagnosed by pure-tone audiometry and confirmed by transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Hearing loss has not improved after 3 months of followup.

Current indications for cochlear implantation in adults and children

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Witold Szyfter ◽  
Michał Karlik ◽  
Alicja Sekula ◽  
Simon Harris ◽  
Wojciech Gawęcki
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Unilateral Deafness ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Asymmetric Hearing Loss

Introduction: Surgical treatment of deafness by cochlear implants is used for more than 40 years, and during this period permanently, gradual and significant expansion of indications for this surgery has been observed. Material and methods: In our Department in the years 1994-2018 1480 cochlear implantations were performed, both in adults (647) and in children (883). In this study current indications and the rules for eligibility of patients based on 25 years of experience are presented. Results: Indications for cochlear implantation in adults are: 1) bilateral postlingual deafness, 2) bilateral sensorineural hearing loss - in pure tone audiometry > 70 dB HL (average 500-4000 Hz) and in speech audiometry in hearing aids understanding < 50% of words for the intensity of the stimulus 65 dB, in the absence of the benefits of hearing aids, 3) bilateral profound hearing loss for high frequency with good hearing for low frequency, in the absence of the benefits of hearing aids, 4) some cases of asymmetric hearing loss with intensive tinnitus in the deaf ear. An indication in children is bilateral sensorineural hearing loss > 80dB HL confirmed by hearing tests, after about 6 months of rehabilitation with the use of hearing aids. Discussion: Although cochlear implantation is used for more than 40 years, the indications for this treatment underlies constant modifications. They concern the age of eligible patients, implantation in patients with partially preserved hearing, as well as treatment for patients with difficult anatomical conditions. In many countries, bilateral implantations are commonly performed, and more and more centers recommend this treatment in the case of unilateral deafness or asymmetric hearing loss, especially with the accompanying tinnitus in the deaf ear.

scholarly journals Sensorineural Hearing Loss due to Air Bag Deployment

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masafumi Ohki ◽  
Jyunichi Ishikawa ◽  
Atsushi Tahara
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Car Accidents ◽  
Air Bag ◽  
The Right

Deployment of the air bag in a passenger vehicle accident rarely causes otologic injuries. However, sensorineural hearing loss induced by air bag deployment is extremely rare, with only a few cases reported in the English literature. A 38-year-old man involved in a traffic accident while driving his car at 40 km/hour presented with right sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, without associated vertigo. Pure-tone audiometry demonstrated elevated thresholds of 30 dB and 25 dB at 4 kHz and 8 kHz, respectively, on the right side. Air bag deployment in car accidents is associated with the risk of development of sensorineural hearing loss.

Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Setting of Acute Methamphetamine Overdose

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110693
Author(s):  
Jeremy S. Reich ◽  
Harleen K. Sethi ◽  
Robert T. Sataloff
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Blood Flow ◽  
Methamphetamine Use ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
The Right

Substance abuse is a rare but known cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). We report a case of acute SNHL in a 28-year-old man following an overdose of methamphetamine and incidental ingestion of fentanyl. On initial encounter, he had moderate-to-severe hearing loss in the right ear and severe-to-profound hearing loss in the left ear in addition to acute kidney injury, liver failure, and lactic acidosis. The patient was treated with a two-week course of high-dose steroids and expressed a subjective improvement in hearing. This case highlights the importance of auditory testing following a drug overdose and is one of the only documented cases of hearing loss following methamphetamine use in recent years. There is a paucity of literature regarding the mechanism causing acute SNHL secondary to methamphetamines. Proposed etiologies include neurotransmitter depletion or reduced cochlear blood flow as possible causes of ototoxicity.

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