Kawasaki Disease and Labyrinthitis: An Underdiagnosed Complication

J Audiol Otol. 2017 Apr;21(1):53-56. doi: 10.7874/jao.2017.21.1.53. Epub 2017 Mar 30.

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.

Keywords: Kawasaki disease; Labyrinthitis; Sensorineural hearing loss.