Bilateral secondary neurolymphomatosis of the internal auditory canal nerves: a case report.
| Title | Bilateral secondary neurolymphomatosis of the internal auditory canal nerves: a case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Blioskas, S., Tsaligopoulos M., Kyriafinis G., Psillas G., Markou K., Perifanis V., Kouskouras K., & Vital V. |
| Journal | Am J Otolaryngol |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 556-8 |
| Date Published | 2013 Sep-Oct |
| ISSN | 1532-818X |
| Keywords | Animals, Cochlear Nerve, Combined Modality Therapy, Diagnosis, Differential, Ear, Inner, Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Marek Disease, Middle Aged |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Neurolymphomatosis describes the malignant lymphomatous infiltration of nerves.METHODS: We encountered a unique case of a 47-year-old patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction and bilateral facial nerve palsy.RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated enhancement and thickening of internal auditory canal nerves bilaterally consistent with neurolymphomatosis. Patient was treated with combined intrathecal chemotherapy and total brain irradiation.CONCLUSIONS: One must always remain vigilant for metastatic disease in patients with sensorineural hearing loss and/or vestibular dysfunction and facial nerve palsy in the context of known malignancy. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.amjoto.2013.04.002 |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Otolaryngol |
| PubMed ID | 23993712 |
