Conductive hearing loss associated with Kallmann's syndrome.
The association of Kallmann's syndrome with conductive hearing loss has not previously been described. We report the findings at tympanotomy in three ears of patients with Kallmann's syndrome and conductive deafness. The literature related to this topic is reviewed, and the treatment of these patients is discussed.
Coatesworth
A P
AP
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK. apctonsil@aol.com
Woodhead
C J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D001301:Audiometry, Pure-Tone; D006314:Hearing Loss, Conductive / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017436:Kallmann Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods