Hyperacoustic hypoacusis: A new pontine syndrome—Case report. (24th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Noureldine, Mohammad Hassan A.; Kikano, Raghid; Riachi, Naji; Ahdab, Rechdi
• Is Part Of: Brain injury. Volume 31:Number 10(2017)
• Page Start: 1396
• Page End: 1397
• Publication Date: 2017-08-24
• Subjects: Hyperacusis -- hypoacusis -- lateral pontine lesion; Brain damage -- Periodicals; Brain -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Brain Injuries -- Periodicals; 617.481
• DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2017.1317362
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-9052

Abstract

ABSTRACT: We herein report a unique case of a lateral pontine demyelinating lesion presenting with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss and paradoxical ipsilateral hyperacusis. The association of unilateral hearing loss and ipsilateral hyperacusis is a rare manifestation of a central nervous system lesion. The paradoxical combination of these symptoms strongly suggests pontine dysfunction and prompts urgent neurological evaluation.