Late-Onset Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder in a 13-Year-Old: A Possible Association with Neonatal Jaundice.

IF 0.6 Q4 SURGERY
Praveen Prakash, Roshni Kariappa, Kushal K Suresh, Gurunath S Angadi
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This report highlights the case of a 13-year-old female diagnosed with late-onset auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). While newborn hearing screening programs are effective in early identification of hearing impairments, this case underscores the potential for late-onset ANSD that may be overlooked in such screenings. The case provides insights into possible pathophysiological mechanisms and emphasizes the need for continued monitoring of auditory health beyond the neonatal period. The child was born with neonatal jaundice and underwent phototherapy in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 10 days. Despite this medical history, she passed the newborn hearing screening and exhibited typical developmental milestones in auditory, speech, language, and motor domains during early childhood. At the age of 13, following a four-day episode of high fever caused by a foodborne infection, the child began experiencing difficulty hearing and understanding speech, particularly in noisy environments. Comprehensive audiological evaluation confirmed a diagnosis of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, suggesting a late-onset manifestation of the condition. The history of neonatal jaundice treated with phototherapy may have predisposed the child to auditory vulnerability, although the condition did not manifest during the early developmental years. The triggering role of the episode of fever suggests a potential interaction between predisposing factors and subsequent environmental or medical events. This case suggests a possible association between neonatal jaundice and late-onset ANSD, but other contributing factors cannot be ruled out. It highlights the need to address potential risk factors during counselling in newborn hearing screening programs and emphasizes the importance of periodic audiologic assessments in individuals with such risk factors.

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期刊介绍: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress. IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc. The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world. The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members. Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.
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