Risk of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients with Vitiligo

被引:16
作者
Fleissig, E. [1 ]
Gross, M. [2 ]
Ophir, I. [1 ]
Elidan, J. [2 ]
Bdolah-Abram, T. [3 ]
Ingber, A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Hadassah Hebrew Univ Med Ctr, Dept Dermatol, IL-91120 Jerusalem, Israel
[2] Hadassah Hebrew Univ Med Ctr, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, IL-91120 Jerusalem, Israel
[3] Hadassah Hebrew Univ Med Ctr, Hadassah Med Sch, IL-91120 Jerusalem, Israel
关键词
Vitiligo; Melanocyte; Sensorineural hearing loss; Vertigo; Inner ear; STRIA VASCULARIS; AUDIOLOGICAL ABNORMALITIES; INNER-EAR; MELANOCYTES;
D O I
10.1159/000350337
中图分类号
R36 [病理学]; R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100104 ; 100213 ;
摘要
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hearing loss and vestibular symptoms among Israeli vitiligo patients as compared with healthy controls. Methods: 16 vitiligo patients and 16 healthy controls were enrolled in this prospective study. Vitiligo patients had undergone dermatologic evaluation and complete ENT evaluation. Results: Vitiligo patients demonstrated a significantly higher prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) (p = 0.001). A 'notch'-shaped audiogram was the most frequent type of audiogram found among vitiligo patients (p = 0.021). Patients with mucosal involvement as the primary site of onset had a significantly more normal hearing level (p = 0.004). Conclusions: Due to the high prevalence of SNHL amongst vitiligo patients, it is recommended that these patients undergo a complete hearing evaluation, avoiding ototoxic hazards if possible. (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel
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页码:240 / 246
页数:7
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