Audiovestibular Dysfunction Related to Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) has emerged as a significant issue in autoimmune diseases over recent decades. Its hallmark feature is thromboembolic events, potentially affecting any vascularized area including the microcirculation of the inner ear. Since the first case report of APS-related audiovestibular dysfunction described in 1993, numerous reports have explored the association between APS-related antibodies and audiovestibular dysfunction. These studies indicate a higher prevalence of APS-related antibodies in patients with sensorineural hearing loss compared to healthy controls. Unlike other idiopathic hearing loss disorders, audiovestibular dysfunction associated with APS may respond to appropriate treatments, highlighting the importance of timely recog

SUBMITTER: Chen JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11592568 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature