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SEMERGEN, Soc. Esp. Med. Rural Gen. (Ed. impr.) ; 40(5): 254-260, jul.-ago. 2014.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-125243

ABSTRACT

El vértigo posicional paroxístico benigno es la entidad más frecuente dentro de los vértigos de origen periférico. Se caracteriza por crisis de vértigo desencadenadas por cambios posicionales de la cabeza y de corta duración. Suele presentarse en los mayores de 40-50 años, y hasta el 50% de los casos no se deben a una causa conocida, por lo que se habla de vértigo posicional paroxístico benigno idiopático. Debido a la alta incidencia del vértigo posicional paroxístico benigno, consideramos de especial trascendencia poseer los conocimientos necesarios para poder diagnosticar y tratar con eficacia esta afección en el ámbito de la medicina de atención primaria, ya que en la mayoría de los casos se obtienen excelentes resultados a través de unas maniobras específicas y fáciles de realizar (AU)


The benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common disease in the group of peripheral vertigo. It's characterized by vertiginous sensation triggered by the positional changes of the head and usually lasts less than one minute. It is most frequently seen in middle-aged patients (40-50 years old) and in up 50% of cases we do not know the cause, so we refer to them as idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Because of the high incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in general population, it is of utmost importance to be aware of the differential diagnosis and to be able to treat this pathology with efficacy, because in most cases we can achieve excellent results performing specific and simple maneuvers (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Vertigo/diagnosis , Vertigo/therapy , Dizziness/complications , Dizziness/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Quality of Life , Narcolepsy/complications , Primary Health Care/methods , Primary Health Care/trends , Primary Health Care , Dizziness/physiopathology , Manipulation, Spinal , Musculoskeletal Manipulations/methods , Musculoskeletal Manipulations/trends , Musculoskeletal Manipulations
2.
Semergen ; 40(5): 254-60, 2014.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24717672

ABSTRACT

The benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common disease in the group of peripheral vertigo. It's characterized by vertiginous sensation triggered by the positional changes of the head and usually lasts less than one minute. It is most frequently seen in middle-aged patients (40-50 years old) and in up 50% of cases we do not know the cause, so we refer to them as idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Because of the high incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in general population, it is of utmost importance to be aware of the differential diagnosis and to be able to treat this pathology with efficacy, because in most cases we can achieve excellent results performing specific and simple maneuvers.


Subject(s)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/therapy , Primary Health Care , Adult , Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/diagnosis , Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/epidemiology , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Middle Aged
3.
Rev. Med. Univ. Navarra ; 50(3): 81-85, jul.-sept. 2006. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-76388

ABSTRACT

En el momento actual disponemos de herramientas precisas para diagnosticary valorar los trastornos de la voz. Esto nos permite desarrollarun plan de tratamiento dirigido a cada problema concreto. No obstante,es preciso establecer además del diagnóstico, la severidad de esa disfoníay en que medida influye este trastorno en la vida del paciente.Se revisan los conceptos de deficiencia, discapacidad y minusvalía enrelación con los trastornos de la voz y de acuerdo con herramientascontrastadas y validadas para establecer el grado de afectación de lavoz en cada trastorno concreto.Se revisan las escalas del GRABS, el índice de severidad de la disfonía(SDI) y el índice de disfunción vocal. El empleo de dichas herramientasasí como de la utilización de la terminología aprobada recientementepor la OMS en la clasificación internacional del funcionamiento de ladiscapacidad y de la salud permitirán establecer grados de severidad dela disfonía y planificar tratamientos integrales más eficaces(AU)


En el momento actual disponemos de herramientas precisas para diagnosticary valorar los trastornos de la voz. Esto nos permite desarrollarun plan de tratamiento dirigido a cada problema concreto. No obstante,es preciso establecer además del diagnóstico, la severidad de esa disfoníay en que medida influye este trastorno en la vida del paciente.Se revisan los conceptos de deficiencia, discapacidad y minusvalía enrelación con los trastornos de la voz y de acuerdo con herramientascontrastadas y validadas para establecer el grado de afectación de lavoz en cada trastorno concreto.Se revisan las escalas del GRABS, el índice de severidad de la disfonía(SDI) y el índice de disfunción vocal. El empleo de dichas herramientasasí como de la utilización de la terminología aprobada recientementepor la OMS en la clasificación internacional del funcionamiento de ladiscapacidad y de la salud permitirán establecer grados de severidad dela disfonía y planificar tratamientos integrales más eficaces(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Phonation/physiology , Voice Disorders/diagnosis , Vocal Cord Paralysis/diagnosis , Severity of Illness Index , Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 , Positron-Emission Tomography/methods
4.
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp ; 57(3): 145-8, 2006 Mar.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16615568

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To review the clinical and pathological characteristics of upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis with particular attention to laryngeal amyloidosis. Amyloidosis of the upper aerodigestive tract is relatively rare. The larynx is the most common site of involvement in head and neck isolated amyloidosis and the supraglottic region represents the major site of involvement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of 6 patients diagnosed with upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis. Hoarseness and airway compromise were the main presenting symptoms. RESULTS: Laryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery was performed and then we refered the patients to the Medical Deparment seeking for systemic involvement and ENT Clinic follow up. CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, laryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery is a succesfull way to treat isolated laryngeal amyloidosis with clinical improvement and low recurrence rates.


Subject(s)
Amyloidosis , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases , Adult , Aged , Amyloidosis/diagnosis , Amyloidosis/surgery , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases/diagnosis , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases/surgery , Retrospective Studies
5.
Acta otorrinolaringol. esp ; 57(3): 145-148, mar. 2006. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-045419

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Revisar las características clínicas de la amiloidosis del tracto aerodigestivo superior y en especial la amiloidosis laríngea. La amiloidosis es una entidad poco frecuente en el área de cabeza y cuello. La larínge es el órgano más afectado, especialmente la región supraglótica. Material y métodos: Presentamos un estudio retrospectivo de 6 pacientes diagnosticados de amiloidosis del tracto aerodigestivo superior. Los principales síntomas de presentación de la enfermedad fueron disfonía y disnea. Resultados: En todos los casos se realizó una laringoscopia directa y exéresis de la lesion con láser CO2. Los pacientes se derivaron a la consulta de Medicina Interna para llevar a cabo el despistaje de afectación sistémica y se realizó el seguimiento posterior en la consulta de Otorrinolaringología. Conclusiones: En nuestra experiencia, la microcirugía laríngea con láser CO2 es un tratamiento efectivo para tratar la amiloidosis laríngea localizada, con una tasa de recidiva muy baja


Objectives: To review the clinical and pathological characteristics of upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis with particular attention to laryngeal amyloidosis. Amyloidosis of the upper aerodigestive tract is relatively rare. The larynx is the most common site of involvement in head and neck isolated amyloidosis and the supraglottic region represents the major site of involvement. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of 6 patients diagnosed with upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis. Hoarseness and airway compromise were the main presenting symptoms. Results: Laryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery was perfomed and then we refered the patients to the Medical Deparment seeking for systemic involvement and ENT Clinic follow up. Conclusions: In our experience, laryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery is a succesfull way to treat isolated laryngeal amyloidosis with clinical improvement and low recurrence rates


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Middle Aged , Humans , Adult , Amyloidosis/diagnosis , Amyloidosis/surgery , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases/diagnosis , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases/surgery , Retrospective Studies
6.
Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) ; 126(3): 159-63, 2005.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16366383

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To present the cases of two patients that developed unilateral vestibular hypofunction after systemic treatment with ototoxic agents, although they manifested symptoms more typical of bilateral vestibular hypofunction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The patients were seen after having recovered from their initial illnesses, and both of them denied suffering any spells of vertigo, loss of hearing during the treatment or tinnitus. RESULTS: In both patients, oscillopsia and vestibular ataxia were of varying intensity. Bedside vestibular examination, caloric and rotatory chair testing, and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials were congruent with a complete unilateral loss of vestibular function. Audiometry was normal in one case whereas in the other, there was a moderate bilateral sensorineural loss of hearing that was present before treatment and that did not change during the course of the treatment. CONCLUSION: The existence of unilateral vestibular loss was an unsuspected finding but after careful bedside examination, it was confirmed through extensive vestibular testing. However, this infrequent finding responded very well to vestibular rehabilitation. Different mechanisms are proposed to explain this phenomenon, although there is still no clear evidence of which may account for the responses observed.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects , Gentamicins/adverse effects , Vestibular Diseases/chemically induced , Adult , Aged , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Audiometry , Caloric Tests , Electrooculography , Evoked Potentials , Female , Gentamicins/administration & dosage , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/chemically induced , Humans , Injections, Intramuscular , Injections, Intravenous , Time Factors , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Vestibular Function Tests
7.
Rev Neurol ; 39(6): 513-6, 2004.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15467986

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Visual information provides data about the position and movement of the head with respect to objects and serves as a source of reference for the proper perception of verticality. It also plays a specific role in postural control by modifying the efficiency of the vestibular and proprioceptive responses. AIMS: Our aim was to determine how visual information interacts with the symptoms of patients with vertigo, dizziness or instability and to find out the degree of disability it produces. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A study was conducted in 200 patients who had visited because of dizziness, vertigo, instability or loss of balance. We analysed the aspects related to the clinical symptoms of the patients. First, we examined the influence visual stimuli have on the symptoms of vestibular disease itself and their repercussions on the situation between crises. Second, the degree of disability was evaluated on the specific DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory) questionnaire. RESULTS: As regards the influence exerted by visual stimulation on the main symptoms, 77.5% reported that it had no effect and 21% said that it made them worse. With regard to the influence of visual stimulation during the intercritical period, it was of no relevance in 53.5% of patients, 26.5% were unaffected, it had an exacerbating effect in 4% and in 7.5% it induced it. Different disorders were observed depending on the type of disease suffered by the patient, and disability was greater according to the influence exerted by the visual factor. CONCLUSIONS: Postural adjustments induced by visual stimuli are capable of triggering instability with serious consequences.


Subject(s)
Vestibular Diseases/physiopathology , Visual Perception/physiology , Disability Evaluation , Dizziness , Humans , Postural Balance , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires , Vertigo , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Vestibular Function Tests
8.
Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 39(6): 513-516, 16 sept., 2004. ilus, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-35792

ABSTRACT

Introducción. La información visual aporta datos acerca de la posición y el movimiento de la cabeza con respecto a los objetos y es fuente de referencia para la adecuada percepción de la verticalidad. Además, desempeña un papel específico en el control postural modificando la eficiencia de las respuestas vestibulares y propioceptivas. Objetivo. Determinar en pacientes con vértigo, mareo o inestabilidad cómo interactúa la información visual sobre su sintomatología y conocer el grado de discapacidad que produce. Pacientes y métodos. Se realizó el estudio de 200 pacientes vistos por mareo, vértigo, inestabilidad o desequilibrio. Analizamos los aspectos relacionados con la clínica de los pacientes. En primer lugar, la influencia que el estímulo visual tiene en los síntomas propios de la enfermedad vestibular y su repercusión en la situación entre crisis. En segundo lugar, el grado de discapacidad valorado por el cuestionario específico DHI (del inglés dizziness handicap inventory). Resultados. Respecto a la influencia que la estimulación visual tiene sobre la sintomatología principal, el 77,5 por ciento refería que no le afectaba, y el 21 por ciento, que le agravaba; en cuanto a la influencia de la estimulación visual durante el período intercrítico, en el 53,5 por ciento de los pacientes no era relevante, en el 26,5 por ciento no la afectaba, en el 4 por ciento la agravaba y en el 7,5 por ciento la inducía. Se observó la existencia de una afectación diferente según el tipo de enfermedad que sufría el paciente, y una mayor discapacidad según la influencia del factor visual. Conclusiones. Los ajustes posturales inducidos por el estímulo visual son capaces de provocar una desestabilización con serias consecuencias (AU)


Introduction. Visual information provides data about the position and movement of the head with respect to objects and serves as a source of reference for the proper perception of verticality. It also plays a specific role in postural control by modifying the efficiency of the vestibular and proprioceptive responses. Aims. Our aim was to determine how visual information interacts with the symptoms of patients with vertigo, dizziness or instability and to find out the degree of disability it produces. Patients and methods. A study was conducted in 200 patients who had visited because of dizziness, vertigo, instability or loss of balance. We analysed the aspects related to the clinical symptoms of the patients. First, we examined the influence visual stimuli have on the symptoms of vestibular disease itself and their repercussions on the situation between crises. Second, the degree of disability was evaluated on the specific DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory) questionnaire. Results. As regards the influence exerted by visual stimulation on the main symptoms, 77.5% reported that it had no effect and 21% said that it made them worse. With regard to the influence of visual stimulation during the intercritical period, it was of no relevance in 53.5% of patients, 26.5% were unaffected, it had an exacerbating effect in 4% and in 7.5% it induced it. Different disorders were observed depending on the type of disease suffered by the patient, and disability was greater according to the influence exerted by the visual factor. Conclusions. Postural adjustments induced by visual stimuli are capable of triggering instability with serious consequences


Subject(s)
Infant , Child, Preschool , Humans , Child , Hypothyroidism , Statistics , Cognition , Cognition Disorders , Cuba , Eye Movements , Prognosis , Thyroxine , Intelligence , Disability Evaluation , Postural Balance , Surveys and Questionnaires , Vertigo , Vestibular Diseases , Visual Perception , Dizziness , Vestibular Function Tests , Severity of Illness Index
9.
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp ; 55(2): 62-6, 2004 Feb.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15195521

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to show the results obtained with a dynamic posturography on a stabilometric platform and to create relative parameters of study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed on 127 patients with dizziness of a peripheral vestibular origin and the results analyzed in a dynamic posturography under six conditions of stimulation. RESULTS: The values obtained under the studied conditions of dynamic posturography are significantly different when the conditions of test increases sensorial conflicts. We could create 15 news relatives parameters which are in normal distribution. CONCLUSIONS: Dynamic posturography over stabilometric platform could be considered as a good test in the evaluation of vertiginous patients. Different stimulations introduce more sensibility to the test.


Subject(s)
Posture , Sensation/physiology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
10.
Acta otorrinolaringol. esp ; 55(2): 62-66, feb. 2004. tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-30530

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es describir los resultados obtenidos al realizar en una población de pacientes con trastornos del equilibrio una posturografía dinámica (PD) con una plataforma estabilométrica y crear una serie de parámetros relativos normalizados que interrelacionan todas las posibilidades de estimulación. Material y Métodos: Este estudio descriptivo se realizó con 127 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta de Otorrinolaringología refiriendo problemas de equilibrio, a los que se realizó una posturografía dinámica bajo 6 diferentes condiciones de estimulación. Resultados: Analizando los valores obtenidos se observa cómo la longitud del estatokinesigrama (LSKG) y el área de estatokinesigrama (SSKG) aumentan a medida que las diferentes condiciones de estimulación aumentan el conflicto sensorial pudiéndose crear 15 parámetros relativos de estudio que siguen una distribución normal. Conclusiones: Podemos concluir que la PD realiza un adecuado acercamiento diagnóstico en los pacientes con trastornos del equilibrio, observándose cómo diferentes situaciones de estimulación sensorial parecen introducir una mayor sensibilidad en la prueba (AU)


OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to show the results obtained with a dynamic posturography on a stabilometric platform and to create relative parameters of study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed on 127 patients with dizziness of a peripheral vestibular origin and the results analyzed in a dynamic posturography under six conditions of stimulation. RESULTS: The values obtained under the studied conditions of dynamic posturography are significantly different when the conditions of test increases sensorial conflicts. We could create 15 news relatives parameters which are in normal distribution. CONCLUSIONS: Dynamic posturography over stabilometric platform could be considered as a good test in the evaluation of vertiginous patients. Different stimulations introduce more sensibility to the test (AU)


Subject(s)
Middle Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Posture , Sensation/physiology
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