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Sudden sensorineural hearing loss as presenting symptom of multiple sclerosis in a 15-year-old girl.

Authors :
Cadoni, G.
Agostino, S.
Scipione, S.
Cianfoni, A.
Source :
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra; Jun2006, Vol. 1 Issue 2, p97-99, 3p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Summary: Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system results in damage to axons and their surrounding myelin sheath. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is an uncommon symptom of MS. We describe the case of a 15-year-old girl with unilateral sudden hearing loss as presenting symptom of multiple sclerosis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18714048
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21268709
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedex.2005.11.002