Sudden Unilateral Hearing Loss and Acute Vestibular Syndrome: A 5-Year-Old Case with Labyrinthitis

<b>Background:</b> Labyrinthitis, an inner ear infection affecting the membranous labyrinth, typically presents with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and hearing loss. However, there is limited epidemiological data on this condition. <b>Purpose:</b> This case report presents the results of audiovestibular evaluation and vestibular rehabilitation regarding unilateral sudden hearing loss and acute vestibular syndrome caused by rare labyrinthitis in a pediatric patient. <b>Research Design:</b> This is a case report. <b>Study Sample:</b> The study sample included a 5-year-old girl with unilateral sudden hearing loss and acute vestibular syndrome. <b>Results:</b> The patient with labyrinthitis, diagnosed early after comprehensive audiological and vestibular evaluation, benefited from medical treatment and vestibular rehabilitation. <b>Conclusions:</b> This report objectively focuses on the importance of early medical treatment, regular audiovestibular follow-up, and vestibular rehabilitation in a pediatric patient with labyrinthitis.