TY - JOUR
T1 - Side selection for cochlear implantation in a case of Cogan's syndrome
AU - Im, G. J.
AU - Jung, H. H.
PY - 2008/3
Y1 - 2008/3
N2 - Cogan's syndrome is a rare clinical entity that is characterised by non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis and audiovestibular symptoms. The cause of Cogan's syndrome is considered to be autoimmune disease, which is supported by the resolution of hearing loss after steroid treatment, and the association with other autoimmune diseases. The sensorineural hearing loss of Cogan's syndrome is progressive over a few months, and sudden, bilateral deafness often occurs, which may be an indication for cochlear implantation. This paper presents the case of a young woman suffering from Cogan's syndrome and sudden, bilateral deafness. With reference to this case, we describe problems regarding cochlear implantation for Cogan's syndrome and radiological findings aiding selection of cochlear implantation side.
AB - Cogan's syndrome is a rare clinical entity that is characterised by non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis and audiovestibular symptoms. The cause of Cogan's syndrome is considered to be autoimmune disease, which is supported by the resolution of hearing loss after steroid treatment, and the association with other autoimmune diseases. The sensorineural hearing loss of Cogan's syndrome is progressive over a few months, and sudden, bilateral deafness often occurs, which may be an indication for cochlear implantation. This paper presents the case of a young woman suffering from Cogan's syndrome and sudden, bilateral deafness. With reference to this case, we describe problems regarding cochlear implantation for Cogan's syndrome and radiological findings aiding selection of cochlear implantation side.
KW - Cochlear Implants
KW - Cogan's Syndrome
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U2 - 10.1017/S0022215107008742
DO - 10.1017/S0022215107008742
M3 - Article
C2 - 17524175
AN - SCOPUS:40549084335
VL - 122
SP - 310
EP - 313
JO - Journal of Laryngology and Otology
JF - Journal of Laryngology and Otology
SN - 0022-2151
IS - 3
ER -