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This case report presents an idiopathic occurrence of MES in a young female with normal hearing, highlighting the potential efficacy of structured auditory therapy in reducing symptom distress.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 19-year-old female reported vivid, complex musical hallucinations persisting for 2 years, without any psychiatric, neurological, or audiological abnormalities. Comprehensive audiological and neuropsychological assessments were conducted, including pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, imaging, and standardized questionnaires (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory [THI]). A 12-session intervention involving psychoeducation, sound enrichment, and auditory retraining using patient-selected stimuli was implemented.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Audiological and neurological evaluations were normal. The patient demonstrated progressive improvement with intervention: Her THI score reduced from 54 (moderate handicap) to 12 (slight handicap) over 3 months. Qualitative reports also indicated reduced intensity of hallucinations, improved emotional coping, and enhanced social engagement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case underscores the potential for nonpharmacological auditory interventions to alleviate MES-related distress, even in idiopathic cases with normal hearing. 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