Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (2): 126-131.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2023.275

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Research advances on the etiology and pathogenesis of acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss

PAN Jiayu, ZHANG Chunlin   

  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou, China
  • Published:2025-03-26

Abstract: Acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss(ALHL)is one of the common diseases in otology, and its incidence has been gradually increasing in recent years; the population with ALHL is getting younger and younger. ALHL is characterized by a good clinical prognosis, a high recurrence rate, and even the progression of Meniere's disease. The specific etiology and pathogenesis of ALHL have not been fully clarified till now. The specific etiology and pathogenesis of acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss have not been completely clarified, and the possible etiology and pathogenesis include endolymphatic fluid, immunological factors, viral infections, vascular circulatory and hematologic disorders, and metabolic diseases. In this article, we would like to summarize the progress of research on the etiology and pathogenesis of ALHL in recent years, to improve the clinical understanding of this disease, so as to make a reliable diagnosis in a timely and effective manner.

Key words: Acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Research progress

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