M. Hoste , M. Cabri-Wiltzer , S. Hassid , J.-C. Degols , J. Vilain
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Abstract
Gout is the most common cause of monoarthritis in men occurring classically in the great toe and the knee. Extra-articular gout manifestations are rare. Only a few cases of head and neck urate crystals deposits have been described in the literature. Precipitations in the middle ear cause conductive hearing loss with common otoscopic anomalies and difficult imaging diagnosis.
We report a case of a healthy 58-years-old man with a middle ear urate deposit causing a progressive hearing loss as the very first symptom of gout. The nature of the deposit was unsure on computer tomography (CT) due to atypical density. The final diagnosis was revealed after surgical procedure and histologic examination.
A review of the literature is also presented. Seven cases of middle ear urate deposit as the first symptom of gout were found and compared.
Progressive conductive hearing loss in middle-aged patients with abnormal otoscopy and middle ear atypical density mass on CT scan must lead to a minimal surgical procedure with a histologic examination to exclude urate crystals deposits.
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Journal of Otology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research findings from disciplines related to both clinical and basic science aspects of auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear. This journal welcomes submissions describing original experimental research that may improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying problems of basic or clinical significance and treatment of patients with disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems. In addition to original papers the journal also offers invited review articles on current topics written by leading experts in the field. The journal is of primary importance for all scientists and practitioners interested in audiology, otology and neurotology, auditory neurosciences and related disciplines. Journal of Otology welcomes contributions from scholars in all countries and regions across the world.
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