Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in osteosarcoma patients: A report from the late effects surveillance system

W. Stöhr, T. Langer, A. Kremers, S. Bielack, A. Lamprecht-Dinnesen, E. Frey, J. D. Beck*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in a recent study trial. Seventy-four patients who had received cisplatin for the treatment of osteosarcoma (median cumulative dose: 360 mg/m2) were investigated prospectively for ototoxicity in a multicenter trial. Hearing function was tested by audiometry. We evaluated the incidence and dependencies of hearing loss. After cessation of therapy, 51% of the patients showed a hearing loss of > 20 dB in the frequency range of 4-8 kHz. Only in one patient a hearing loss was found at 2 kHz, and in none at 1 kHz. At a cumulative cisplatin dose of ≤ 240 mg/m2, almost no ototoxicity was found. Incidence and magnitude of hearing loss increased significantly with a higher cumulative dose. Furthermore, hearing thresholds were significantly poorer in children < 12 years. A further follow-up investigation showed only a marginal change in hearing function. We conclude that ototoxicity is moderate in our group of patients and probably irreversible.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCancer Investigation
Volume23
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)201-207
Number of pages7
ISSN0735-7907
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Funding

This study was supported by ‘‘Deutsche Krebshilfe.’’ Below is a list of participating centers (and the number of study patients). Supporters include both children’s hospitals and medical/orthopedic hospitals: Prof. Dr. R. Mertens, Children’s Hospital, TH Aachen (4) Dr. A. Gnekow, University Hospital for Children, Augsburg (3) Prof. Dr. P. Imbach, Universitiy Hospital for Children, Basel (3) Prof. Dr. G. Henze, University Hospital for Children, Berlin (15) Prof. Dr. U. Bode, University Hospital for Children, Bonn (6) Dr. W. Eberl, Children’s Hospital, Braunschweig (1) PD Dr. V. Gerein, Children’s Hospital, Gummersbach (2) Prof. Dr. F. M. Fink, University Hospital for Children, Innsbruck (4) Dr. A. Leipold, Children’s Hospital, Karlsruhe (1) Prof. Dr. D. Körholz, University Hospital for Children, Leipzig (4) Prof. Dr. D. Reinhardt, University Hospital for Children, Munich (2) Prof. Dr. H. Jürgens, University Hospital for Children, Münster (23) Prof. Dr. J. Treuner, University Hospital for Children, Stuttgart (7) Prof. Dr. D. Niethammer, University Hospital for Children, Tübingen (2) Prof. Dr. H. Gadner, University Hospital for Children, Wien (16) Prof. Dr. M. Fey, Medical Hospital, Bern (3) Prof. Dr. H. Rasche, Medical Hospital, Bremen (1) Prof. Dr. G. Dölken, Medical Hospital of the University, Greifswald (1) Prof. Dr. G. von Salis-Soglio, Medical Hospital, Orthopedic section, Leipzig (1) Dr. C. Kerber, Medical Hospital, Schwerin (1) General practitioners (1)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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