This article is the second in a 2-part series reviewing neuroimaging in childhood SNHL. Previously, we discussed the clinical work-up of children with hearing impairment, the classification of inner ear malformations, and congenital nonsyndromic causes of hearing loss. Here, we review and illustrate the most common syndromic hereditary and acquired causes of childhood SNHL, with an emphasis on ...

OBJECTIVES To determine whether implementation of universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) in the state of Illinois has affected the ages at diagnosis of hearing loss and implantation in children receiving cochlear implants and to determine how often children undergoing implantation had UNHS results with no indication of hearing loss (pass). DESIGN Retrospective case review of 417 randomly ...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to develop a statistical model for prediction of radiation induced sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) induced by radiotherapy in patients with brain tumors.   Materials and Methods: CT scan of 18 patients (10 males and 8 females) with brain tumor who were referred to Radiation Center of Milad Hospital in Isfahan in 2...

Sensory cell damage is a major cause of hearing loss: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a common sensory deficit characterized by tissue damage and/or cell death in the cochlea. Moderate and severe SNHL causes deficits in communication, associated with increased isolation from human relationships, and negativly impacts employability. Many etiologies have been associated with SNHL: Noise over...

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is defined as chronic otorrhea (i.e., lasting > 6-12 weeks) through a perforated tympanic membrane. It is generally associated with some degree of conductive hearing loss. However, recurrent ear infections due to perforated eardrum result in absorption of toxins and macromolecules into the cochlea leading to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). We planned t...

Although many persons with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) seeking hearing care do not have active ear disease, audiologists must appreciate the potentially dynamic and treatable nature of some etiologies of SNHL. This is particularly important now as audiologists are increasingly employed in private practice or other clinical settings that may serve as the point of entry for hearing care. In...

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common congenital deficit. As non genetic contributions congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV) is the most frequent cause for this disease. In 10% 20% of patients with sensorineural hearing loss intrauterine infection with cytomegalovirus is diagnosed. Hearing impairment due to CMV can be diagnosed at birth; nevertheless 33% 50% is late-onset l...

BACKGROUND Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a common craniofacial disorder characterized by a wide spectrum of anomalies, including conductive hearing loss due to external and middle ear deformities. However, the prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) as well as facial nerve dysfunction is underappreciated. OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of auditory and facial nerve dysfunction a...

Background: The process of aging is associated with degenerative changes in all parts of the human body including the neural and sensory aspect of the ear. Hearing loss is one of the disabling diseases found common in elderly patients due to these degenerative changes. Objective: To determine the prevalence and common causes of sensorineural hearing loss in the elderly. Materials and Method: Al...