Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: A Case Report and Literature Review of an Otologic Condition Associated With Severe Psychiatric Disturbance and Suicide Attempt
We report the case of a man suffering from superior semicircular canal dehiscence with severe audiovestibular symptoms. The patient had a history of posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and he had a presumed diagnosis of schizophrenia, with suicidal ideation. The patient was tre...
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| Published in: | Journal of psychiatric practice Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 505 - 508 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
01-11-2022
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| Summary: | We report the case of a man suffering from superior semicircular canal dehiscence with severe audiovestibular symptoms. The patient had a history of posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and he had a presumed diagnosis of schizophrenia, with suicidal ideation. The patient was treated surgically with complete resolution of his symptoms and a retraction of his schizophrenia diagnosis. This case highlights the overlap between tinnitus and auditory hallucinations, as both result in auditory perception without an external stimulus. Ascertaining the appropriate cause of a patient’s auditory symptoms is integral to providing appropriate medical and possibly surgical care. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Review-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Feature-5 ObjectType-Article-4 ObjectType-Report-1 |
| ISSN: | 1538-1145 1538-1145 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PRA.0000000000000663 |