Auditory Potentials of Cochlear Nerve and Brain Stem in Multiple Sclerosis

• Auditory evoked potentials of the cochlear nerve and the brain stem were recorded in ten patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and four patients thought to possibly have MS. A characteristic pattern materialized, with a prolonged N₁-P₄ conduction time and absent or small N₂ and/or N₅ waves. We discuss possible clinical implications.

(Arch Otolaryngol 105:505-508, 1979)