Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Presenting as Bilateral Tumors of the Internal Auditory Canal

ABSTRACT

The increasing incidence of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma in the general population, especially in young adults with AIDS, should alert the otolaryngologist that in future there will be an even greater incidence of this rare disease. It may be responsible for hearing loss accompanied by other neurological deficits. CNS lymphoma often has a rapidly progressive course. Early diagnosis and rapid therapy are crucial for a better prognosis. We report a case of primary CNS lymphoma involving both internal auditory canals that presented with sudden deafness and disequilibrium accompanied by facial and abducens nerve palsy.

KEYWORDS

Lymphoma - hearing loss - internal auditory canal

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