The present study confirms the value of the anti-hsp70 test in the serological diagnosis of autoimmune hearing loss. It is still the only available diagnostic marker that identifies an autoimmune origin of hearing loss.

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Diagnosis of Cogan syndrome should not be overlooked by ophthalmologists in all patients with recurrent ocular inflammatory disease associated with vestibuloauditory symptoms. Early diagnosis is essential to commence the appropriate immunosuppressive therapy that may prevent permanent hearing loss and ocular dysfunction.