1985
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.290.6483.1705
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Chronic myeloid leukemia associated with impairment of hearing.

Abstract: Loss of hearing is a rare complication of chronic myeloid leukaemia.' 2 We describe the occurrence of varying degrees of impairment of hearing in nine out of 44 Nigerian patients with the disease. Patients, methods, and resultsChronic myeloid leukaemia was diagnosed in the usual way based on clinical and laboratory findings including total and differential white cell counts. Cytogenetic analysis was not routinely available. The diagnosis of hearing disorders was based on the history given by the patient as w… Show more

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“…Deafness in CML is described as being sensorineural, unilateral, bilateral or starting as unilateral and progressing to become bilateral. It can be a presenting complaint or develop during the course of the disease 4–8. BERA done in one of the case had shown absence of waves I and III and increased wave I to V interval in another 3,11.…”
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“…Deafness in CML is described as being sensorineural, unilateral, bilateral or starting as unilateral and progressing to become bilateral. It can be a presenting complaint or develop during the course of the disease 4–8. BERA done in one of the case had shown absence of waves I and III and increased wave I to V interval in another 3,11.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…A stronger relationship has been shown between the anatomical site of leukemic infiltration of the temporal bone and hearing 12. Leukostasis seems to be most accepted pathogenesis as supported by reversal of symptoms occurring with leukapheresis in some patients 3,5–7.…”
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confidence: 99%
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