Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Autoimmune inner ear disease associated with antiphospholipid antibodies
Authors' conclusion
We emphasise the importance of identifying the presence of aPL in AIED, enabling the establishment of appropriate and specific therapeutic management to prevent audiometric deterioration.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) referred to the Autoimmune Diseases Clinic
- Participants
- 55 patients
- Outcome
- Presence of aPL in patients with AIED
Methodological detailssingle specialised clinic
- Single specialised clinic
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
aPL positivity (prevalence)
Prevalence of aPL positivity
29%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Double aPL positivity
- Double positivity
- 25%
Clinical manifestations
- Main manifestations: bilateral hearing loss, vestibular symptoms and tinnitus
Audiometric improvement during the course of the disease
- Audiometric improvement
- 25%
Original publication
Autoimmune inner ear disease associated with antiphospholipid antibodies. Clin Exp Rheumatol. Published 26 February 2024. doi:10.
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