This article presents a detailed case report of a patient who was diagnosed with superior canal dehiscence at 37 years of age, but who had a suspicious history for that…
Evaluation of dizziness in patients who are involved in litigation can deviate significantly from the evaluation of patients who have no ongoing litigation. This article presents the basic principles of…
The epidemiology, diagnostic features, differential diagnosis, and treatment of vestibular neuritis are reviewed. The authors present considerations for physical examination, imaging, and management in both the acute and chronic phases…
This article presents a brief overview of migraine-associated vertigo for the practicing otolaryngologist. Discussion includes the definition of migraine-associated vertigo and its pathophysiology, clinical features, demographics, findings on physical examination, use…
This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior and lateral semicircular canals and summarizes the evidence-based outcome data. The authors discuss this…
Young adults are more likely to suffer blast injury and traumatic brain injury (TBI) than other age groups. This article reviews the literature on the vestibular consequences of blast exposure and…
This article reports vestibular laboratory findings from the most common disorders known to cause dizziness and vertigo in children. Specific information regarding migraine, trauma, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, vestibular…
The exact incidence of dizziness and vertigo during adolescence is not known. For those few adolescents who seek outpatient evaluation for these complaints, the majority are diagnosed with migraine headache….
In this article the author describes in detail the adaptation of adult vestibular testing techniques to the pediatric population. Assessment tools discussed include video-oculography (VOG), computerized rotary chair (CRC), computerized…
Dizziness is a rare complaint among children. In this article, the authors present the embryology and development of the vestibular system, and offer a rational approach to taking a careful…
