Neurological Disorders

Department of Neurology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, China

Publications

• Case Report   
  Sudden-Onset Vertigo Associated with Persistent Spontaneous Torsional Nystagmus and Imbalance: A Unique Clinical Manifestation of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo but not Acute Unilateral Peripheral Vestibulopathy (Vestibular Neuritis)
  Author(s): Xue-sheng Liu*
  
  Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disease. Acute unilateral peripheral vestibulopathy (AUPVP), previously termed vestibular neuritis (VN), is the 3rd most common peripheral vestibular neuropathy with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. This study aimed to explore the association between BPPV and AUPVP (VN) and identify the potential etiology and pathogenesis of AUPVP (VN). Methods: The clinical characteristics of 11 patients with sudden-onset vertigo associated with persistent spontaneous torsional nystagmus (PSTN) and imbalance were retrospectively reviewed. The effectiveness of the CCRM treatment was evaluated. The diagnosis of these patients was re. Results: Balance dysfunction significantly improved after the first CCRM treatment and w.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6895.10.7.503

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