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Endolymphatic hydrops precipitated by haemodialysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. A. Moffat ,
V. L. Cumberworth  and
D. M. Baguley
D. A. Moffat*
Affiliation:
(Cambridge)
V. L. Cumberworth
Affiliation:
(Cambridge)
D. M. Baguley
Affiliation:
(Cambridge)
*
D. A. Moffat F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ
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Abstract

We report a case of endolymphatic hydrops preceded by haemodialysis in the contralateral ear of a patient with known Menière's disease, and discuss the possible mechanism. It is suggested that the sudden decrease of plasma osmolality during haemodialysis acts as a reverse glycerol test. The audiometric and electrophysiological recordings pre- and post- dialysis and the induction of the Menière's triad of symptoms during dialysis, were strongly indicative of the presence of endolymphatic hydrops.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 8 , August 1990 , pp. 641 - 642
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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