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A Case Report of Auditory and Vestibular Findings in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus

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This single case study describes the audiological and vestibular findings of a female patient, aged 62, with diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this case study, we hypothesize that individuals with diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis are more vulnerable to vestibular impairment. The current findings indicate that central vestibular lesions and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss are related to rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Therefore concluding early detection and follow-up is required to understand pathophysiology in detail.

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Abbreviations

RA:

Rheumatoid arthritis

DM:

Diabetes mellitus

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Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the HOD and in-charge head of department ASLP at SRM Institute of Science and Technology and the anonymous patient for generously sharing their time, experiences, and insights with us as we conducted this case study.

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  1. Department of Audiology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India

    Pranesh Ramamoorthy & Santhoshi Ramamoorthy

  2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India

    Tessa Santhosh & Kala samayan

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Ramamoorthy, P., Ramamoorthy, S., Santhosh, T. et al. A Case Report of Auditory and Vestibular Findings in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04668-x

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