Sudden Bilateral Hearing Loss Is a Neurovascular Emergency

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03 Nov 2026 0 comments

Sudden bilateral hearing loss is not commonly encountered by neurologists. Many first-line providers commonly label hearing loss as peripheral in origin, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. A 49-year-old female presented with sudden bilateral hearing loss and headache. Neurologic examination revealed mild right-sided weakness, sensory loss, and ataxia. CT scan of the brain revealed left mid-dorsal pontine intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Further testing with MRI brain and brainstem...