Otosyphilis: A Rare Cause of Reversible Hearing Loss in a Teenage Male.
Cureus
; 14(3): e23468, 2022 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
A high index of suspicion and a thorough neurotologic examination at the onset of presentation are imperative to generate the diagnosis of otosyphilis. Complete audiologic recovery is rare but possible in approximately 20%-25% of patients after appropriate treatment. We present a case of reversible hearing loss secondary to otosyphilis in a teenage male patient with a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Audiology findings were consistent with mixed hearing loss. Lumbar puncture results were consistent with neurosyphilis. Prompt treatment with a 14-day course of intravenous penicillin led to the complete recovery of hearing. In this case report, the pathophysiology, symptomology, and management of otosyphilis are discussed.
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MEDLINE
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Cureus
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
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Estados Unidos