Clinical Features and Management of Drop Attacks in Menière's Disease. Special Emphasis on the Possible Occurrence of Vertigo After the Drop Attacks.
Journal
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
ISSN: 1537-4505
Titre abrégé: Otol Neurotol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 100961504
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 09 2021
01 09 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
12
5
2021
medline:
8
10
2021
entrez:
11
5
2021
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ppublish
Résumé
Tumarkin first described drop attacks (DA) in patients with a peripheral vestibular syndrome and speculated the role of a mechanical deformation of the otolith organs. We emphasized on the possible occurrence of vertigo/dizziness after a DA. In the light of the oculomotor examination of one patient right after the DA, we discussed on the mechanisms. We also described the management of DA. This study included patients with definite Meni�re's disease (MD) and at least one DA without associated neurological symptoms. Patients with vertigo/dizziness after the fall were not excluded. Fifteen patients with MD complained of DA that was complicated either by severe head trauma (n = 1) or various fractures (n = 4). Seven patients complained of vertigo/dizziness after the DA. In one patient, DA occurred in the waiting room with a vertical illusion of movement immediately after the fall and a predominant down beating nystagmus that later changed direction. Follow up was favorable in all patients after oral medication alone (n = 7), chemical labyrinthectomy (n = 7) or vestibular neurotomy (n = 1). We suggest that a subset of patients with MD can complain of vertigo after a DA. We conclude on the possible occurrence of a vertical mainly down beating nystagmus in MD. Since this latter nystagmus is likely related to a semicircular canal rather than an otolith dysfunction, we discuss on the mechanisms of DA followed by vertigo/dizziness. Due to the risk of trauma in DA, chemical labyrinthectomy is a reasonable and effective option although spontaneous remission is possible.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33973950
doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003174
pii: 00129492-202109000-00050
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Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Copyright © 2021, Otology & Neurotology, Inc.
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The authors disclose no conflict of interest.
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