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Nystagmus at the Onset of Vertiginous Attack in Ménière's Disease.
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Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology [Otol Neurotol] 2017 Jan; Vol. 38 (1), pp. 110-113. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Objective: To clarify the direction and characteristics of nystagmus at the onset of a vertiginous attack in Ménière's disease.<br />Patients: Two patients with Ménière's disease, whose nystagmus at the onset of a vertiginous attack was recorded using electronystagmography.<br />Interventions: Diagnostic.<br />Main Outcome Measures: Electronystagmographic recordings of nystagmus.<br />Results: In both patients, nystagmus was directed toward the affected side over the entire course of the vertiginous attack. One patient experienced a severe sensation of vertigo and exhibited strong nystagmus from the onset of the attack. The other patient reported a mild sensation of vertigo, which was accompanied by intermittent nystagmus.<br />Conclusions: Vertiginous attacks in Ménière's disease are accompanied by irritative nystagmus. The intensity and characteristics (e.g., continuous or intermittent expression) of the nystagmus may be associated with pathophysiological severity.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1537-4505
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27779561
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/MAO.0000000000001255