Sudden deafness as the sole presenting symptom of diabetes mellitus

Author(s): Henderson, A.

Journal/Book: J Laryngol Otol. 1996; 110: Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent, England TN24 8HH. Headley Brothers Ltd. 59-61.

Abstract: This paper reports an undiagnosed diabetic presenting to an otolaryngologist with sudden deafness of six days duration as the only symptom. Appropriate investigative and treatment measures resulted in recovery of hearing.

Note: Article KV Ravi, Musgrave Pk Hosp, Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust, Dept Otolaryngol, Taunton TA1 5DA, Somerset, England

Keyword(s): hearing loss, sudden sensorineural; diabetes mellitus; HEARING-LOSS

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Sudden deafness as the sole presenting symptom of diabetes mellitus - A case report