Cortical deafness
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Cortical deafness is a rare form of sensorineural hearing loss caused by damage to the primary auditory cortex. Cortical deafness is an auditory disorder where the patient is unable to hear sounds but has no apparent damage to the structures of the ear (see auditory system). It has been argued to be as the combination of auditory verbal agnosia and auditory agnosia. Patients with cortical deafness cannot hear any sounds, that is, they are not aware of sounds including non-speech, voices, and speech sounds.[1] Although patients appear and feel completely deaf, they can still exhibit some reflex responses such as turning their head towards a loud sound.[2]
Cortical deafness | |
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Location of the primary auditory cortex in the brain | |
Specialty | Neurology, otorhinolaryngology |