Cochlear implantation in an adult woman with Takayasu’s arteritis: a case report
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Published:2021-10-13
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ISSN:2008-2657
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Container-title:Auditory and Vestibular Research
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Bayat Arash,Daneshi Ahmad,Karimi Majid,Saki Sara,Saki Nader
Abstract
Background: Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK) is an idiopathic large-vessel vasculitis. Sensorineural hearing loss is a rare complication in patients with TAK. In this study, we report an adult woman with hearing loss associated with TAK who underwent cochlear implantation (CI).
The Case: The case was a 28-year-old hearing-impaired woman with TAK who underwent unilateral CI. The surgery improved the patient’s speech perception and perceived sound quality. However, her auditory and speech performances changed over time.
Conclusion: The present case report highlights the importance of monitoring auditory and speech performance of CI patients with TAK.
Keywords: Cochlear implantation; Takayasu arteritis; hearing loss