Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2024
Abstract
Musical hallucinations (MH) are rare auditory phenomena in which patients perceive music without a known source. Risk factors for MH include hearing loss, older age, female gender, epilepsy, and certain medications. This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of an 82-year-old woman who developed MH following the onset of hearing loss. Despite treatment attempts with gabapentin, quetiapine, and donepezil, the symptoms persisted, demonstrating the difficulty in treating this condition.
Recommended Citation
Cavendish J, Goebel L J (November 04, 2024) Musical Hallucinations in an Elderly Female With Hearing Loss. Cureus 16(11): e72992. DOI 10.7759/cureus.72992
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