Macrocytosis and sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a case report

被引:2
作者
McMurran, A. E. L. [1 ]
Adair, R. A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Ulster Hosp, Dept Otolaryngol, Belfast BT16 1RH, Antrim, North Ireland
关键词
Hearing Loss; Sudden; Sensorineural; BILATERAL SUDDEN; VOLUME;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215115002340
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
Background: Although other blood dyscrasias are known to cause sudden sensorineural hearing loss, macrocytosis has not previously been implicated in the absence of another causative agent. Case report: We present a case of bilateral sequential sudden sensorineural hearing loss in a patient with significant macrocytosis (mean corpuscular volume at presentation 124 fl) secondary to alcohol-induced liver dysfunction. Conclusion: A possible pathophysiological mechanism linking macrocytosis and sudden sensorineural hearing loss was identified, suggesting areas for further investigation.
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页码:1137 / 1139
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