Audiovestibular Manifestations in Autoimmune Disorders: A Case Clinical Control Study in Celiac Patients

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate audiovestibulopathy in patients with celiac disease using vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), video head impulse test (vHIT), and audiometric examinations. Material Methods: Thirty-one from the gastroenterology department Cerrahpasa Medical School, 30 healthy controls were included between 2013 2015. Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex test, evaluation VEMP vHIT performed both groups. anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA levels all participants duration affected individuals documented. Results: mean age±SD 35.9±12.82 (27-48) years 37.6±11.6 (26-48) for patient control groups, respectively. pure thresholds did not differ two However, a subgroup high antibody had significantly higher highfrequency hearing thresholds. groups similar results, but comparison vestibuloocular (VOR) gains six semicircular canals (SSC) revealed significant decreases right anterior canal group. Conclusion: Subclinical audiovestibular pathologies can occur disease. Following these periodic batteries may reduce morbidity by providing early diagnosis rehabilitation.