Idiopathic Musical Ear Syndrome in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Therapeutic Response
This case underscores the potential for nonpharmacological auditory interventions to alleviate MES-related distress, even in idiopathic cases with normal hearing. The findings challenge traditional assumptions linking MES strictly to hearing loss and support expanding diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks for younger populations.
Authors
- Prashanth Prabhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9878-4733)
- Aysha Afra
- Selva Samaei
- Ashika Govindaraju
- Aswinlal Kuzhikkatt
- Asna Perincheeri
Institutions
- Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing (IN)
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Audiology
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_aja-25-00214
- Primary Topic
- Hallucinations in medical conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00