Table 2:

Associated findings for postcontrast T1, FLAIR, and combined evaluation in patients with SNHL (P  < .05)

Normal MR Imaging Findings Mean (SD)Abnormal MR Imaging Findings Mean (SD)P Value
Inner ear enhancement on T1+C
 Age at presentation (days)95.2 (116.6)93.4 (93.5).9
 Time from presentation to MR imaging (days)14.1 (11.4)10.1 (6.4).3
 CSF WBC count11692.3 (32,494.4)2674.8 (5440.94).3
 CSF glucose29 (14.3)18.1 (11).04
 CSF protein309.8 (236.9)505.5 (216.1).04
FLAIR hyperintensity
 Age at presentation (days)74.1 (105.1)98.2 (95.5).5
 Time from presentation to MR imaging (days)12.9 (10.7)10 (6.6).4
 CSF WBC count8613.9 (27,966.7)2843.62 (5624.81).5
 CSF glucose35.5 (22.4)17.9 (11.4).02
 CSF protein301.5 (224.1)498.54 (223.3).03
Combined evaluation
 Age at presentation (days)95.2 (116.6)93.4 (93.5).9
 Time from presentation to MR imaging (days)14.1 (11.4)10.1 (6.4).3
 CSF WBC count11,692.3 (32,494.4)2674.8 (5440.94).3
 CSF glucose29 (14.3)18.1 (11).04
 CSF protein309.8 (236.9)505.5 (216.1).04