RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Chronic bilateral hearing loss in an immunocompetent patient JF Neurosciences Journal JO Neurosciences (Riyadh) FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 322 OP 325 VO 19 IS 4 A1 Akyol, Asli G. A1 Nazliel, Bijen A1 Oner, Yusuf A1 Erdem, Ozlem YR 2014 UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/19/4/322.abstract AB Congenital, infectious, toxic, and demyelinating disorders are common etiological causes of deafness. Tuberculous meningitis, as one of the infectious causes, should be considered in the differential diagnosis since tuberculosis represents an endemic public health problem in developing countries. Multiple cranial nerve palsies can be expected due to basal meningitis; however, presentation with bilateral hearing loss is quite rare. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent mortality and residual neurologic deficits. The focus of this discussion is a 42-year-old female presenting with bilateral hearing loss and nonspecific complaints who was finally diagnosed with chronic tuberculous meningitis. We also demonstrate the characteristic radiological and histopathological findings.