Immunological disorders and auditory lesions.
The mechanisms by which auto-immune diseases may result in hearing disorders are reviewed. This is followed by a more detailed consideration of specific autoimmune disorders generally associated with auditory dysfunction. Four pilot studies examining the relationship between auto-immune disorders and hearing loss are briefly presented.
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D003168:Complement Fixation Tests; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006386:Hemagglutination Tests; D006801:Humans; D007105:Immune Complex Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012882:Skin Tests
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear