J Audiol Otol.  2017 Apr;21(1):53-56. 10.7874/jao.2017.21.1.53.

Kawasaki Disease and Labyrinthitis: An Underdiagnosed Complication

• Kim KY
• Kim KH
• Park YA
• Seo YJ

• KMID: 2375768
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7874/jao.2017.21.1.53

Abstract

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that is seldom cited as a Kawasaki disease (KD) complication is known as an additional, potentially severe, and frequently irreversible sequel. Furthermore the vestibular functions of KD have been underestimated and it could be an important complication combined with SNHL in KD. We described a case that a 4 year-old boy who developed vestibular loss with SNHL has recovered successfully with a combined treatment.

Keyword

Kawasaki disease; Labyrinthitis; Sensorineural hearing loss

MeSH Terms

Ear, Inner*
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Humans
Labyrinthitis*
Male
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome*