title: Autoimmune sensorineural deafness: case report.
abstract: Rapidly progressive binaural sensorineural deafness responding to steroid therapy has recently been recognised. Clinical and laboratory findings indicate an autoimmune aetiology. The scant literature is discussed, and a case report presented. The importance of this entity is stressed because of the beneficial effects of therapy.
mesh_terms: D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone