Title of article :
Cochlear implantation in an adult woman with Takayasu’s arteritis: a case report
Author/Authors :
Bayat ، Arash Hearing Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Daneshi ، Ahmad ENT and Head and Neck Research Center, Hazrat Rasoul Hospital, Five Senses Institute - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Karimi ، Majid Department of Audiology - School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Saki ، Sara Hearing Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Saki ، Nader Hearing Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK) is an idiopathic large-vessel vasculitis. Sensorineural hearing loss is a rare complication in patients with TAK. In this study, we report an adult woman with hearing loss associated with TAK who underwent cochlear implantation (CI). The Case: The case was a 28-year-old hearing-impaired woman with TAK who underwent unilateral CI. The surgery improved the patient’s speech perception and perceived sound quality. However, her auditory and speech performances changed over time. Conclusion: The present case report highlights the importance of monitoring auditory and speech performance of CI patients with TAK.
Keywords :
Cochlear implantation , Takayasu arteritis , hearing loss
Journal title :
Auditory and Vestibular Research
Journal title :
Auditory and Vestibular Research
