American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol 19, Issue 8 1433-1436, Copyright © 1998 by American Society of Neuroradiology
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Sudden hearing loss: frequency of abnormal findings on contrast- enhanced MR studies
DC Fitzgerald and AS Mark
Department of Otolaryngology and Radiology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Our purpose was to determine the frequency of abnormal findings on contrast-enhanced high-resolution MR imaging studies in patients with sudden hearing loss. METHODS: Seventy-eight consecutive patients with sudden hearing loss underwent contrast- enhanced MR imaging of the temporal bone, cerebellopontine angle, and brain. Additional tests included audiologic examination, electrocochleography, fistula tests, and serologic tests for viral agents and autoimmune disorders. RESULTS: Probable causes of the sudden hearing loss in these patients included viral or immune-mediated disease, Meniere disease, vascular disorder, syphilis, neoplasm, multiple sclerosis, and perilymphatic fistula. Twenty-four (31%) of the 78 patients were found to have abnormal imaging results early in the course of their work up and treatment. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of abnormal findings on contrast-enhanced MR studies is higher than previously reported in patients with sudden hearing loss.
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