Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4111828 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Cisplatin is a commonly-used chemotherapeutic agent that is highly-effective against a variety of pediatric cancers. Unfortunately, it may lead to ototoxicity, with serious consequences on the quality of life of survivors. Patients remain at risk of progression of ototoxicity even after completion of treatment. We report the case of a medulloblastoma survivor with previously documented normal hearing, who developed significant hearing loss and tinnitus following exposure to excessive noise at a nightclub three years after completion of treatment. We highlight the importance of long-term audiological follow up and education about the increased risk of hearing loss in this population.
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Authors
Emilia Peleva, Emilie Aloy, Anne-Sophie Carret, Sam J. Daniel,