Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Overview

Idiopathic recurrent VERTIGO associated with POSITIONAL NYSTAGMUS. It is associated with a vestibular loss most often with OTOCONIA dislodge but without other neurological or auditory signs. Unlike in LABYRINTHITIS and VESTIBULAR NEURONITIS, inflammation in the ear is not observed.

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Quick facts about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C09.218.568.900.883.500|C10.597.951.500|C23.888.592.958.500

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