Sudden deafness in children
Journal
Journal of the Otolaryngological Society of the Republic of China
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
1997-12-01
Author(s)
Chu, Y. M.
Abstract
Background: Hearing impairment in children can hamper learning process in them. Therefore, differential diagnosis of sudden deafness in children become very much important. Material and Methods: Twenty-one children with acute hearing loss were encountered from January 1991 to December 1996. Among them, 10 patients had sudden deafness, and the rest included endolymphatic hydrops in 5; perilymph fistula in 2; mumps deafness in 2 and otitis media with effusion in 2. Results: Among 10 patients (11 ears) with sudden deafness, 2 were cured; 2 were slight recovery; and the rest were unchanged in their hearing. Conclusions: Sudden deafness is rare in children, and its prognosis is poor. It should be differentiated among endolymphatic hydrops, perilymph fistula, mumps deafness, and otitis media with effusion. Especially in hearing-handicapped children, endolymphatic hydrops plays a major causative role in acute hearing loss.
Subjects
Endolymphatic hydrops | Mumps deafness | Perilymph fistula | Sudden deafness
Type
journal article