Sensori-neural hearing loss in Sensory ataxic neuropathy, dysarthria and ophthalmoparesis (SANDO): A Case Report

Objective To report a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in a patient with sensory ataxic neuropathy, dysarthria and ophthalmoparesis (SANDO). Method Case report and review of literature on mitochondrial disorders to facilitate understanding of the type of hearing loss. Case report We pres...

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Published in:Scottish medical journal 2010-02, Vol.55 (1), p.1-3
Main Authors: Achar, P, Kumar, Bn
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Objective To report a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in a patient with sensory ataxic neuropathy, dysarthria and ophthalmoparesis (SANDO). Method Case report and review of literature on mitochondrial disorders to facilitate understanding of the type of hearing loss. Case report We present a 37 year old lady diagnosed with SANDO, who was seen in the ENT department with a history of progressive hearing loss for 6 months. Audiogram showed bilateral trough shaped sensorineural hearing loss, dipping at 1 KHz. Earlier, this patient had presented to the neurology department with classical neurological signs of progressive sensory ataxia. Diagnosis of SANDO was confirmed by muscle biopsy and mitochondrial studies. Conclusion This is the first case report on SANDO documenting associated hearing loss in ENT literature.Further studies are required to explain the pattern of hearing loss in these patients
ISSN:0036-9330
2045-6441
DOI:10.1258/RSMSMJ.55.1.57G