Patient History

Age:                52

Gender:          F

The patient is seen pre-operatively – she is scheduled for parotid gland tumor removal on the left side.  She has Lupus and high blood pressure.  She has bouts of dizziness that last several minutes, which began 4 months ago.

Case Credits

Case submitted by University of Miami Ear Institute

□       What is the parotid gland?  Do you think hearing loss after surgery is unlikely, moderately likely or highly likely?

□       What is Lupus, and does it affect hearing?

□       Do you think the dizziness might be related to either the parotid gland problem, the Lupus, or do you think it probably isn’t related to either?

Otoscopy

Findings were not reported but presumed to be normal