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.
Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss and chronic venous cerebrospinal insufficiency : a case report / D. Alpini, P.M. Bavera, F. Di Berardino, S. Barozzi, A. Cesarani. - In: PHLEBOLOGY. - ISSN 0268-3555. - 28:5(2013), pp. 231-233.
Titolo: | Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss and chronic venous cerebrospinal insufficiency : a case report | |
Autori: | BAROZZI, STEFANIA ANTONIA MARIA (Penultimo) CESARANI, ANTONIO (Ultimo) | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/32 - Audiologia | |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2013 | |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/phleb.2012.012009 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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