Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis
<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Over the last decade, it has been noticed a significant increase in the number of cases of syphilis with a concurrent increased number of patients presenting with syphilis-related complications. Otosyphilis is a well-known complication of s...
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| author | Enas W. Sarsak (17317015) |
| author2 | Walid E. Omer (17317018) Ahmad A. Al Bishawi (17317021) Muna Al Maslamani (12204862) Alaaeldin Abdulmajed Basher Abdulmajed (17317024) |
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| author_facet | Enas W. Sarsak (17317015) Walid E. Omer (17317018) Ahmad A. Al Bishawi (17317021) Muna Al Maslamani (12204862) Alaaeldin Abdulmajed Basher Abdulmajed (17317024) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Enas W. Sarsak (17317015) Walid E. Omer (17317018) Ahmad A. Al Bishawi (17317021) Muna Al Maslamani (12204862) Alaaeldin Abdulmajed Basher Abdulmajed (17317024) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Reproductive medicine Otosyphilis Neurosyphilis Hearing loss Sexually transmitted diseases Syphilis |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
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| description | <h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Over the last decade, it has been noticed a significant increase in the number of cases of syphilis with a concurrent increased number of patients presenting with syphilis-related complications. Otosyphilis is a well-known complication of syphilis that most of the time, can lead to irreversible hearing loss, especially with delayed diagnosis and treatment. A high index of suspicion is needed for an accurate diagnosis of otosyphilis. Complete audiologic recovery is rare but still possible with the appropriate treatment.</p><h3>Case report</h3><p dir="ltr">Herein, we describe a case of reversible hearing loss secondary to otosyphilis in a young healthy man who was initially diagnosed and treated as a case of secondary syphilis, and presented later to the clinic with unilateral tinnitus and hearing loss. Audiology findings were consistent with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss. Fortunately, complete recovery of hearing was achieved after treatment with a 14-day course of intravenous penicillin.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Otosyphilis is one of the rare presentations of syphilis; thus, the diagnosis is often missed or delayed. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can help prevent the occurrence of permanent hearing loss.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: IDCases<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666</a></p> |
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| spelling | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilisEnas W. Sarsak (17317015)Walid E. Omer (17317018)Ahmad A. Al Bishawi (17317021)Muna Al Maslamani (12204862)Alaaeldin Abdulmajed Basher Abdulmajed (17317024)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesReproductive medicineOtosyphilisNeurosyphilisHearing lossSexually transmitted diseasesSyphilis<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Over the last decade, it has been noticed a significant increase in the number of cases of syphilis with a concurrent increased number of patients presenting with syphilis-related complications. Otosyphilis is a well-known complication of syphilis that most of the time, can lead to irreversible hearing loss, especially with delayed diagnosis and treatment. A high index of suspicion is needed for an accurate diagnosis of otosyphilis. Complete audiologic recovery is rare but still possible with the appropriate treatment.</p><h3>Case report</h3><p dir="ltr">Herein, we describe a case of reversible hearing loss secondary to otosyphilis in a young healthy man who was initially diagnosed and treated as a case of secondary syphilis, and presented later to the clinic with unilateral tinnitus and hearing loss. Audiology findings were consistent with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss. Fortunately, complete recovery of hearing was achieved after treatment with a 14-day course of intravenous penicillin.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Otosyphilis is one of the rare presentations of syphilis; thus, the diagnosis is often missed or delayed. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can help prevent the occurrence of permanent hearing loss.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: IDCases<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666</a></p>2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01666https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Otosyphilis_A_rare_case_of_reversible_hearing_loss_in_a_young_man_with_secondary_syphilis/24474664CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/244746642023-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis Enas W. Sarsak (17317015) Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Reproductive medicine Otosyphilis Neurosyphilis Hearing loss Sexually transmitted diseases Syphilis |
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| title | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| title_full | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| title_fullStr | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| title_short | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| title_sort | Otosyphilis: A rare case of reversible hearing loss in a young man with secondary syphilis |
| topic | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Reproductive medicine Otosyphilis Neurosyphilis Hearing loss Sexually transmitted diseases Syphilis |