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An unusual case of deafness with speech impairment: lesson in diagnosis and management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Rosalyn Davies ,
Deepak Prashert  and
Anne O'Sullivant
Rosalyn Davies*
Affiliation:
Department of Neuro-otology, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London
Deepak Prashert
Affiliation:
Department of Audiological Medicine, Institute of Laryngology and Otology, University College, London
Anne O'Sullivant
Affiliation:
Department of Speech Therapy, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London
*
Dr Rosalyn Davies, Consultant Audiological Physician, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London WCIN 3BG. Fax: 0171-829 8775
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Abstract

Hearing impairment can be the cause of significant disability and handicap. This medico-legal case demonstrates the need for accurate assessment of both the severity and type of hearing loss if the best clinical management is to be provided. In particular, the case identifies the critical role of additional, objective auditory testing when pure tone audiometry, which depends on the subjective response of the individual, is inconsistent or indicates severe hearing impairment.

Keywords

Hearing lossfunctionalAudiometryevoked response
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 11 , November 1995 , pp. 1085 - 1088
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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