Biomedical subjects

R Loncke

Publications and source records attributed to R Loncke.

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PubMed1992

[Otologic manifestations of Wegener's disease].

Two cases of otologic involvement in Wegener's granulomatosis are reported. Symptoms are referable to those of an acute otitis media with impaired hearing. The ANCA test is helpful in the diagnosis. Immunosuppressive therapy in association with corticosteroids is the treatment of choice.

Adrenal Cortex Hormones↗

PubMed1978

[Sudden deafness].

Concerning sudden deafness, the author rather defends viral origin than vascular, based on comparative histo-pathological studies. Possibility of "inner ear baro-trauma" or "labyrinth membrane rupture" is also discussed. Conservative treatment by bed-rest, cortico-steroïds and vasodilators is advised.

Barotrauma↗