Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials in Tuberculous Meningitis.
- Author:
Jae Woo KIM
1
;
Sang Bok LEE
;
Sang Soo LEE
;
Kwang Woo LEE
;
Jae Kyu ROH
;
Hojin MYUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Brain;
Brain Stem*;
Ear;
Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem*;
Humans;
Incidence;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Tuberculosis, Meningeal*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1989;7(2):313-317
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) were evaluated in 22 patients with tuberculous meningitis to determine the incidence of abnormal BAEPs in tuberculous meningitis and the possible effect of variable factors on the incidence of abnormal BAEPs. Of 22 patients tested, 19 (86.4%) had abnormal interpeak latencies in one or both ears. I-III interpeak latenies were increased in 14 patients (63.6%) and III-V interpeak latencies in 7 patients (31.8%). Meningeal enhancement in brain CT or MRI was significantly correlated with abnormal BAEPs, especially with I-III interpeak latencies.
