3 Audiologic, Vestibular, and Radiologic Procedures INTRODUCTION The informal assessment of audiologic difficulties can be traced back to a date as early as 377 BC when Hippocrates first reported clinical…
5 Inner Ear Disorders INTRODUCTION This chapter covers a number of pathologic conditions that affect auditory function due to their effects on the inner ear. A brief overview of inner…
4 Outer and Middle Ear Disorders INTRODUCTION The outer (external) and middle ear comprise the receptive and transformer structures for the auditory system. The external ear includes the auricle (also…
6 Auditory Nerve Disorders INTRODUCTION This chapter covers three main topics, including acoustic neuromas, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, and vascular loops. These three topics are not the only disorders that…
7 Disorders of the Central Auditory Nervous System INTRODUCTION When considering disorders of the central auditory nervous system (CANS), it must be understood that it is not necessarily the type…
8 Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Auditory Hallucinations INTRODUCTION The topics covered in this chapter (tinnitus, hyperacusis, and auditory hallucinations) easily could have been included as segments in other chapters. However, it…
15 Neural Structures and Mechanisms for Speech, Language, and Hearing INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces the role of the central and peripheral nervous systems in speech, language, and hearing. Although other…
