Lipid Levels in Patients with Sudden Deafness of Unknown Aetiology

Abstract

In 42 patients with sudden deafness of unknown aetiology five lipid fractions were examined (cholesterol, triglycerides, free fatty acids, polysaturated fats and beta-lipoproteins). In 83, 5% of the patients the levels of these fractions were increased. The results suggested that hyperlipidaemia is perhaps a coexisting damaging factor in sudden deafness.