On epilepsy in its relation to ear-disease : a dissertation for the degree of M.D. / by J.A. Ormerod.

  • Joseph Arderne Ormerod
Date:
1883
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    In 25 cases there was well-marked deafness; the cause of which appeared to be :— In 12 casts, suppurative middle-ear disease (present or past). ,, 6 „ chronic thickening or depression of membranes. „ 4 „ wax.1 „ 3 „ of doubtful nature. Out of these 25 :— Noise in the ear, as aura .... occurred in 1 case = 4 per cent. Do. independently of the fits. . . „ 2 „ 8 „ [Pain in the ear occurred in connection with suppuration.] Vertigo, definite in character. . . » 6 „ 24 Do. vague » 6 » 24 Vomiting » ^ „ 12 Rotatory movements » 1 » 4 1 One of these cases subsequently developed paralytic symptoms, sufficient to take it out of the category of simple epilepsy. LONDON : rHINTED BY WlLLlAlC CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.