RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 MR Imaging in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Time to Talk
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1475
OP 1479
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A5230
VO 38
IS 8
A1 Conte, G.
A1 Di Berardino, F.
A1 Sina, C.
A1 Zanetti, D.
A1 Scola, E.
A1 Gavagna, C.
A1 Gaini, L.
A1 Palumbo, G.
A1 Capaccio, P.
A1 Triulzi, F.
YR 2017
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/38/8/1475.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is defined as acute hearing loss of the sensorineural type of at least 30 dB over 3 contiguous frequencies that occurs within a 72-hour period. Although many different causative factors have been proposed, sudden sensorineural hearing loss is still considered “idiopathic” in 71%–85% of cases, and treatments are empiric, not based on etiology. MR imaging implemented with a 3D FLAIR sequence has provided new insights into the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Herein, we review the current management trends for patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss, from the initial clinical diagnosis to therapeutic strategies and diagnostic work-up. We focused primarily on MR imaging assessment and discuss the relevance that MR imaging findings might have for patient management, pointing out different perspectives for future clinical research.SSHLsudden sensorineural hearing loss