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Title:

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment restores sudden hearing loss in a patient with Fabry disease.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Frantz, MC; Pontz, BF; Arnold, W
Abstract:
Fabry disease is an X-linked inherited disorder of glycosphingolipid metabolism due to the deficient activity of a lysosomal enzyme, alpha-galactosidase A. The resultant systemic accumulation of sphingolipids can lead to progressive and sudden hearing loss alongside renal, cardiac and cerebrovascular complications. Although replacement therapy seems to be beneficial for cochlear function, few data are available regarding treatment of sudden hearing loss. This case report describes the course of...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
70
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
210-3
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1159/000124297
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18401198
Print-ISSN:
0301-1569
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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