Audiovestibular manifestations in patients with rheumatologic diseases: a review

Valentina Palacio; Jorge Madrigal; Alejandro Garcia; Melissa Castillo-Bustamante

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20231092

Authors

Valentina Palacio Medical School, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia
Jorge Madrigal Department of Otoneurology, Centro de Vértigo y Mareo, Mexico City, Mexico
Alejandro Garcia Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA
Melissa Castillo-Bustamante Medical School, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20231092

Keywords:

Sensorineural hearing loss, Rheumatology, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Vestibulocochlear nerve diseases, RA

Abstract

Rheumatologic disorders are chronic and systemic disorders with an estimated global prevalence of 3,200 per 100,000 inhabitants. Several clinical manifestations are known and may lead to physical disability and altered quality of life. The most common audio vestibular manifestations commonly reported are hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and fullness, however, there are some more still unregistered. The aim of this review is to describe the most common audio vestibular features in three of the most common rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic erythematous lupus and systemic sclerosis (SSc). A literature search was performed with articles published between 2000 to 2021. In this literature review an increased prevalence of hearing loss for RA of 40% and 70% for systemic erythematous lupus was observed. In SSc, due to its early onset and progression, there is no estimated prevalence, however, a notorious hearing impairment in early stages of the disease was described. Vertigo was also described in these disorders, affecting more than 60% of patients. Further studies are in need to describe the affection on early stages of all disorders as well as its progression.

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Author Biography

Jorge Madrigal, Department of Otoneurology, Centro de Vértigo y Mareo, Mexico City, Mexico

Doctor in Medicine Anahuac University

Otolaryngologist La Salle University - Hospital Español of Mexico

Training in Vestibular Rehabilitation Emory University

Medical Director Centro de Vértigo y Mareo Mexico City, Guadalajara and Medellin

Member Iberoamerican Neurotology Foundation

Member Association for Research in Otolaryngology

Secretary Iberoamerican Neurotology Foundation

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