Acute sensorineural hearing loss immediately following a local anaesthetic dental procedure.
Acute sensorineural hearing loss is an uncommon phenomenon. We describe the first case of a 42-year-old lady who presented with acute sensorineural hearing loss occurring immediately after a dental procedure. Possible mechanisms are discussed. She was treated with high dose oral steroids, low molecular weight dextran and vasodilators with benefit.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, UK. tecksoon2000@yahoo.com
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017539:Tunica Intima / Q000293:injuries; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000293:injuries