VITILIGO AND SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Abstract

Vitiligo is a systemic idiopathic disease characterized by the presence of sharply demarcated, discoloured spots caused by epidermal melanocyte loss or damage. This disease affects all races equally regardless of sex, with an incidence of 1% to 2%. Recent clinical and experimental studies support the theory that pathogenetic mechanisms of vitiligo could be a systemic event, as vitiligo is associated with ocular and auditory abnormalities including sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). The current study describes a 24year old male adult who wasCase Report: brought with complaint of reduced hearing sensitivity in both the ears since 2 to 3 and who was also diagnosed with vitiligo. There was no signicant prenatal, perinatal and postnatal medical history as well as family history reported. No history of any noise exposure or any long standing medication. Previous audiological evaluation reveals bilateral hearing sensitivity within the normal limits. The patient presented in this case study had gone through multiple tests including Behavioural,Conclusion: Physiological & Electrophysiological evaluation. All the evaluation leads to the conclusion that vitiligo does have an effect on the auditory system and can lead to sensorineural hearing loss.