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Auditory Neuropathy/Dyssynchrony in Biotinidase Deficiency Publisher



Talebi H1 ; Yaghini O2
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  1. 1. Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Communication Disorders Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Audiology and Otology Published:2016


Abstract

Biotinidase deficiency is a disorder inherited autosomal recessively showing evidence of hearing loss and optic atrophy in addition to seizures, hypotonia, and ataxia. In the present study, a 2-year-old boy with Biotinidase deficiency is presented in which clinical symptoms have been reported with auditory neuropathy/auditory dyssynchrony (AN/AD). In this case, transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions showed bilaterally normal responses representing normal function of outer hair cells. In contrast, acoustic reflex test showed absent reflexes bilaterally, and visual reinforcement audiometry and auditory brainstem responses indicated severe to profound hearing loss in both ears. These results suggest AN/AD in patients with Biotinidase deficiency. © 2016 The Korean Audiological Society.
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