Sudden Deafness Concurrent with Ipsilateral Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo / 대한평형의학회지
Journal of the Korean Balance Society
;
: 74-76, 2011.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-761086
ABSTRACT
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder caused by otoconia in the inner ear. Its symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo, that is, of a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head. BPPV with simultaneous ipsilateral sudden deafness is rare. A 82-year-old woman was admitted due to acute onset of right ear hearing impairment, tinnitus, and vertigo for a day. She had a history of hypertension for 5 years. On neurologic examination, spontaneous nystagmus was not observed. However, roll test showed direction-changing horizontal geotrophic nystagmus. Vestibular function test showed positional nystagmus compactable with right horizontal semicircular canal-BPPV (canalolithiasis). Brain MRI was unremarkable. Neuro-otologic evaluation reveals right ear sensorineural deafness. Barbecue maneuver was applied for treatment for BPPV. Dexamethasone 10 mg intravenous for 5 days after then methylprednisolone orally for 5 days was done. Vertigo improved after treatment, but deafness still remain. We report a case of sudden deafness concurrent with ipsilateral BPPV and consider the mechanisms of this lesion.
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Asunto principal:
Acúfeno
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Pruebas de Función Vestibular
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Encéfalo
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Nistagmo Fisiológico
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Dexametasona
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Metilprednisolona
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Membrana Otolítica
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Vértigo
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Sordera
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Pérdida Auditiva Súbita
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Balance Society
Año:
2011
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