A case of bilateral sudden hearing loss and tinnitus after salicylate intoxication

Salicylate, the active ingredient of aspirin can cause sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus when plasma concentrations reach a critical level. The ototoxic mechanisms of salicylate remain unclear but hearing and tinnitus usually recovers a few days after intoxication. There have been few reports...

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Published inKorean journal of audiology Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 23 - 26
Main Authors Kim, Sang Min, Jo, Joon-Man, Baek, Moo Jin, Jung, Kyu Hwan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Audiological Society 01.04.2013
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Case Report
Sensorineural
Sodium salicylate
Tinnitus
Hearing loss
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Summary:Salicylate, the active ingredient of aspirin can cause sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus when plasma concentrations reach a critical level. The ototoxic mechanisms of salicylate remain unclear but hearing and tinnitus usually recovers a few days after intoxication. There have been few reports of salicylate-induced ototoxicity in Korea, and the majority is caused by a low dose of aspirin. Herein, we report a case of sudden hearing loss and tinnitus after acute salicylate intoxication and review recent updates on salicylate ototoxicity.
ISSN:2092-9862
2093-3797
DOI:10.7874/kja.2013.17.1.23