scholarly journals Successful Treatment of Sudden Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss due to Atherosclerotic Vertebral Artery Occlusion: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 496-502
Author(s):  
Takaaki Yamazaki ◽  
Hiroshi Moriwaki ◽  
Yasuyuki Tatsuta ◽  
Takehiko Sasaki ◽  
Mitsunori Shimazaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Vertebral Artery ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Vertebral Artery Occlusion ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

scholarly journals Basilar artery occlusion presenting as sudden bilateral deafness: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoya Kinouchi ◽  
Keisuke Ishitani ◽  
Shinichi Uyama ◽  
Tadashi Miyamoto ◽  
Naomi Fujimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Basilar Artery ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Basilar Artery Occlusion ◽  
Vertebrobasilar Artery ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Bilateral Deafness

Abstract Background Most sudden-onset hearing loss is due to otolaryngologic- and very rarely to cerebrovascular disease. We report a woman with sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This case suggests that even in the absence of brainstem or cerebellar signs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MR angiography (MRA) should be performed since such studies may reveal signs of life-threatening vertebrobasilar artery occlusion. Case presentation A 73-year-old Japanese woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and atrial fibrillation who suffered bilateral deafness with vertigo and vomiting was transferred from a local hospital to our department. On admission her consciousness was clear and vertigo was absent. Neurological examination revealed only bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Head computed tomography (CT) returned no significant findings. The next morning she gradually developed severe drowsiness. Diffusion-weighted MRI demonstrated acute cerebral infarction in the brainstem and bilateral cerebellum; MRA showed basilar artery occlusion due to a cardioembolic thrombus. Revascularization was obtained by endovascular treatment. However, her condition worsened progressively during the following hours. CT revealed new brainstem lesions, massive cerebellar swelling, and obstructive hydrocephalus. She died on the second day after her admission. Conclusions When hearing loss is due to vertebrobasilar occlusive disease, the prognosis is very poor. We suggest that vertebrobasilar stroke be suspected in patients with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss who present with risk factors for stroke such as atrial fibrillation and other neurologic signs.

scholarly journals Scrub typhus with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss: A unique case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0
Author(s):  
RanveerSingh Jadon ◽  
J Dixit ◽  
Animesh Ray ◽  
Piyush Ranjan ◽  
NK Vikram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Scrub Typhus ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sudden Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss following Polysubstance Narcotic Overdose

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 208-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa G. Schweitzer ◽  
Ilaaf Darrat ◽  
Brad A. Stach ◽  
Elizabeth Gray
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Recreational Drug ◽  
Brainstem Response ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Background: Auditory disorders associated with substance abuse are rare. Hearing loss secondary to heroin and hydrocodone abuse has been described variously as not always responsive to steroid management, as not always reversible, and in some cases, as nonresponsive profound sensorineural hearing loss requiring cochlear implantation. We present a case of a teenager with sudden-onset moderate to severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss after documented polysubstance “binging.” The hearing loss improved substantially after high-dose steroid and vasoactive therapy. Purpose: The purpose of this report is to describe the hearing disorder of a patient who had awakened with a bilateral severe hearing loss following a night of recreational drug abuse. Research Design: Case report and review of the literature. Data Collection and Analysis: The subject of this report is an 18-yr-old patient with a history of substance abuse. Data collected were magnetic resonance /computed tomography brain imaging; metabolic, infectious disease, and autoimmune evaluation; and extensive audiologic evaluation, including pure-tone and speech audiometry, immittance measures, distortion-product otoacoustic emissions, and auditory brainstem response testing. Serial audiograms were collected for 10 mo following the onset of symptoms. Results: Two days of polysubstance abuse (heroin, benzodiazepine, alcohol, and crack [smoked cocaine]) resulted in moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss bilaterally. The loss responded to a 1 mo course of high-dose prednisone and a 10 mo course of pentoxifylline. Hearing sensitivity subsequently improved, leaving only residual high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss. Conclusions: This case report highlights the importance of “recreational” drug abuse in the evaluation of sudden hearing loss. Potential etiologies include altered pharmacokinetics, vascular spasm/ischemia, encephalopathy, acute intralabyrinthine hemorrhage, and genetic polymorphisms of drug-metabolizing enzymes.

scholarly journals Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Chronic Venous Cerebrospinal Insufficiency: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 231-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Alpini ◽  
P M Bavera ◽  
F Di Berardino ◽  
S Barozzi ◽  
A Cesarani
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Doppler Examination ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Objectives: We report a case of bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) in a patient suffering from chronic venous cerebrospinal insufficiency (CCSVI). Methods: Audiometric testing confirmed bilateral sensorineural hearing loss with hypoexcitability to caloric stimulation on the left side and echo-colour Doppler examination showed abnormal cerebral venous deficiency. Results: The patient's condition improved after 15 days following medical treatment. Conclusions: CCSVI may explain the anatomical background which provides a predisposing factor for SSHL although further studies are needed to verify whether this observation is casual or coincidental.

scholarly journals Temporary bilateral sensorineural hearing loss following cardiopulmonary bypass -A case report-

2011 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyo Jung Son ◽  
Jung Hwa Joh ◽  
Wook Jong Kim ◽  
Ji Hyun Chin ◽  
Dae Kee Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Septic Arthritis in Streptococcus suis Meningitis Patient: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Astari Arum Cendani Goller ◽  
Rindha Dwi Sihanto ◽  
Anak Agung Ayu Putri Laksmidewi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Bacterial Meningitis ◽  
Septic Arthritis ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Pork Products ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Background/aim: Bacterial meningitis is inflammation of the lining of the brain due to bacterial invasion of the CNS, especially in the cerebrospinal fluid in the subarachnoid and ventricles. Transmission of S. suis to humans occurs through direct contact with pigs and their processed products and consuming raw pork products. This case report reports a case of meningitis S. Suis with symptoms of decreased consciousness, bilateral sensorineural deafness and arthritis. Case: with a gradual loss of consciousness accompanied by headache and fever. The patient works in a pig slaughterhouse, and often consumes processed pork. The patient has decreased consciousness, fever, stiff neck, headache and septic arthritis. The patient found S.Suis type I in the blood, joint fluid culture (+), and CSF culture (+). The patient was treated with ceftriaxone according to CSF sensitivity culture test, dexamethasone and antipyretic/ analgesic as adjuvants. Patient recovered with improved genu arthritis and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Conclusion: Transmission of S. suis to humans occurs through direct contact with pork and its raw processed products. Clinical manifestations such as headache, fever, nausea and vomiting accompanied by signs of meningeal stimulation. The most prominent and frequently reported symptom is hearing loss. Definitive diagnosis is highly dependent on clinical examination, CSF culture and blood culture. Antibiotic therapy for 14 days, corticosteroids are the treatment of choice in bacterial meningitis. A frequently reported complication with sensorineural loss. Death is frequently reported in cases with systemic infection. Keywords: Bacterial meningitis, Streptococcus Suis, sensorineural hearing loss, arthritis septic, infected pigs and pork products.

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