Abstract
The long-term histological effects of gentamicin ototoxicity could be studied in a human being in relation to the audiometric impairment. The possible sequence of degeneration of hair cells, supporting cells, nerve fibers, stria vascularis, spiral ganglion cells, and vascular supply is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cochlea / innervation
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Cochlea / pathology
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Deafness / chemically induced*
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Deafness / pathology
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Female
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Gentamicins / adverse effects*
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Hair Cells, Auditory / pathology
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Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / chemically induced*
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Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / pathology
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Humans
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Nerve Fibers / ultrastructure
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Spiral Ganglion / pathology