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Sensorineural hearing loss and ulcerative colitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. N. Kumar ,
R. M. Walsh ,
P. S. Wilson  and
W. V. Carlin
B. N. Kumar*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke on Trent, UK.
R. M. Walsh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke on Trent, UK.
P. S. Wilson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke on Trent, UK.
W. V. Carlin
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke on Trent, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: B. N. Kumar, Specialist Registrar in ENT, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke on Trent ST4 7LN. Fax: 01782-416197
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Abstract

The association of sensorineural hearing loss and ulcerative colitis is well documented and it is speculated that this is autoimmune in origin. A case in a 12-year-old boy is described, that initially responded to steroid therapy, but four years later resulted in bilateral, profound sensorineural hearing loss in spite of good control of his bowel disease. Immunological tests may provide a clue as to the aetiology of suspected cases of autoimmune inner ear disease. Immediate treatment with steroids with or without immunosuppressive therapy is essential as delay may lead to irreversible hearing loss.

Keywords

Autoimmune diseasesColitis, ulcerativeHearing loss, sensorineural
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 3 , March 1997 , pp. 277 - 278
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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