Abstract Background Primary pilocytic astrocytoma of the CPA (Cerebello-pontine angle), in pediatric age group is an extremely rare entity, with just three cases reported so far. It mostly arises from root entry zone cranial nerves found this cistern. Case presentation A 11-year boy presented headache, hearing impairment right ear. Pure tone audiogram and BAER (Brainstem auditory evoked respons...

multiple sclerosis (ms) is a demyelinating disorder of central nervous system. it involves 8th cranial nerve and its central nuclei and is an uncommon cause of the sensorineural hearing loss. for determining the prevalence of hearing loss (hl) especially retrocochlear type in ms, a cross-sectional study was designed using pure-tone audiometry (pta), otoacustic emissions (oaes), auditory brainst...

background: taxi drivers have the most important role in the public transport services. they are exposed to various harmful agents and occupational hazards. noise is a harmful occupational factors and hearing loss is its most important effect. protection of drivers against hearing loss is essential. this study was performed to determine the prevalence of hearing loss among taxi and agency drive...

UNLABELLED With the universal hearing screening we can prevent auditory disorders in children. AIM To characterize the program of neonatal auditory screening into a population of neonates. MATERIALS AND METHODS longitudinal cohort study. We surveyed the clinic's database on neonatal auditory screening in the city of Porto Velho, Rondônia. RESULTS Among the 6,889 newborns in the database, ...

introduction: neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most important factors affecting the auditory system and can cause sensorineural hearing loss. this study investigated the relationship between behavioral hearing thresholds in children with a history of jaundice and the maximum level of bilirubin concentration in the blood.   materials and methods: this study was performed on 18 children ...