Idiopathic (benign) intracranial hypertension-induced sudden hearing loss: A rare case: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension-induced sudden hearing loss

Meltem Akpınar; Elifnur Karatepe

doi:10.28982/josam.8099

Authors

Meltem Akpınar Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5281-1903
Elifnur Karatepe Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1249-7197

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.8099

Keywords:

Sudden Hearing Loss, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Idiopathic, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Intracranial Causes of Sudden Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Abstract

Sudden hearing loss (SHL) is a clinical condition characterized by the acute onset of sensorineural hearing loss. Although many etiological factors have been reported, it is primarily idiopathic. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome that presents signs of increased intracranial pressure in the absence of any intracranial lesion, meningeal inflammation, or venous obstruction. In our case, a patient diagnosed with SHL presented with hearing loss and visual field constriction. An investigation into etiological factors identified IIH. Although rare, IIH can cause SHL. It is crucial to consider this possibility during the diagnostic process and carefully plan the treatment based on the potential etiology.

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