Contralateral recurrent sudden deafness
Journal
Journal of the Otolaryngological Society of the Republic of China
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
1997-12-01
Author(s)
Chao, T. K.
Abstract
Background: Recurrent episode of sudden deafness over the opposite side after several years of the previous attack were noted and coined as 'contralateral recurrent sudden deafness'. Methods: There were 7 cases experienced from May, 1991 to May, 1997. Five were men and two were women. Audiometry and nystagmography were performed everyday while admissions, and every 2 weeks for 3 months after discharge. Results: The mean interval between two episodes were 5 years. Five of the 7 cases had systemic diseases in the past history. Poor prognosis was noted despite treatment. Conclusions: Since contralateral recurrent sudden deafness is rare, detailed recording of clinical features become very much important, in order to elucidate its pathophysiology in the future.
Subjects
Contralateral recurrent | Sudden deafness
Type
journal article