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Vestibular disorder

MedGen UID:
12079
•Concept ID:
C0042594
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Vestibular disease
SNOMED CT: Vestibular disorder (20425006)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0002643

Definition

Pathological processes of the vestibular labyrinth which contains part of the balancing apparatus. Patients with vestibular diseases show instability and are at risk of frequent falls. [from MONDO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Machine Learning Techniques for Differential Diagnosis of Vertigo and Dizziness: A Review.
Kabade V, Hooda R, Raj C, Awan Z, Young AS, Welgampola MS, Prasad M
Sensors (Basel) 2021 Nov 14;21(22) doi: 10.3390/s21227565. PMID: 34833641Free PMC Article
Psychiatric Considerations in the Management of Dizzy Patients.
Staab JP
Adv Otorhinolaryngol 2019;82:170-179. Epub 2019 Jan 15 doi: 10.1159/000490286. PMID: 30947209
Diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): Consensus document of the committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society.
Staab JP, Eckhardt-Henn A, Horii A, Jacob R, Strupp M, Brandt T, Bronstein A
J Vestib Res 2017;27(4):191-208. doi: 10.3233/VES-170622. PMID: 29036855Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Specific and individualized instructions improve the efficacy of booklet-based vestibular rehabilitation at home - a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Kellerer S, Amberger T, Schlick C, Dlugaiczyk J, Wuehr M, Jahn K
J Vestib Res 2023;33(5):349-361. doi: 10.3233/VES-220122. PMID: 37182850
A novel genetic variant associated with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo within the LOXL1.
Deng M, Liu C, Jiang W, Wang F, Zhou J, Wang D, Wang Y
Mol Genet Genomic Med 2020 Oct;8(10):e1469. Epub 2020 Aug 22 doi: 10.1002/mgg3.1469. PMID: 32827243Free PMC Article
oVEMP as an objective indicator of successful repositioning maneuver.
Asal S, Sobhy O, Balbaa A
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp (Engl Ed) 2018 May-Jun;69(3):141-148. Epub 2017 Aug 31 doi: 10.1016/j.otorri.2017.06.004. PMID: 28865839
Diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): Consensus document of the committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society.
Staab JP, Eckhardt-Henn A, Horii A, Jacob R, Strupp M, Brandt T, Bronstein A
J Vestib Res 2017;27(4):191-208. doi: 10.3233/VES-170622. PMID: 29036855Free PMC Article
Treatment of Ménière's disease by intratympanic gentamicin application.
Assimakopoulos D, Patrikakos G
J Laryngol Otol 2003 Jan;117(1):10-6. doi: 10.1258/002221503321046586. PMID: 12590850

Diagnosis

Management of recurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Evans A, Frost K, Wood E, Herdman D
J Laryngol Otol 2024 Jun;138(S2):S18-S21. Epub 2024 May 23 doi: 10.1017/S0022215123002244. PMID: 38779897
Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness.
Staab JP
Semin Neurol 2020 Feb;40(1):130-137. Epub 2020 Jan 14 doi: 10.1055/s-0039-3402736. PMID: 31935771
Diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): Consensus document of the committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society.
Staab JP, Eckhardt-Henn A, Horii A, Jacob R, Strupp M, Brandt T, Bronstein A
J Vestib Res 2017;27(4):191-208. doi: 10.3233/VES-170622. PMID: 29036855Free PMC Article
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
von Brevern M
Semin Neurol 2013 Jul;33(3):204-11. Epub 2013 Sep 21 doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1354590. PMID: 24057823
Vertigo in childhood: a methodological approach.
Dispenza F, De Stefano A
Bratisl Lek Listy 2012;113(4):256-9. doi: 10.4149/bll_2012_061. PMID: 22502763

Therapy

Specific and individualized instructions improve the efficacy of booklet-based vestibular rehabilitation at home - a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Kellerer S, Amberger T, Schlick C, Dlugaiczyk J, Wuehr M, Jahn K
J Vestib Res 2023;33(5):349-361. doi: 10.3233/VES-220122. PMID: 37182850
Repeated Attacks of Dizziness Caused by a Rare Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy.
Toi T, Nomura Y, Kishino A, Shigihara S, Oshima T, Ishikawa H, Kamei S, Miyazaki H
J Int Adv Otol 2018 Apr;14(1):157-160. Epub 2018 Feb 20 doi: 10.5152/iao.2018.4467. PMID: 29460827Free PMC Article
Reevaluating Order Effects in the Binaural Bithermal Caloric Test.
Burnette E, Piker EG, Frank-Ito D
Am J Audiol 2018 Mar 8;27(1):104-109. doi: 10.1044/2017_AJA-17-0028. PMID: 29383375
Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Comparative Study between Epleys Manouvre and Betahistine.
Kaur J, Shamanna K
Int Tinnitus J 2017 Jun 1;21(1):30-34. doi: 10.5935/0946-5448.20170007. PMID: 28723599
Treatment of Ménière's disease by intratympanic gentamicin application.
Assimakopoulos D, Patrikakos G
J Laryngol Otol 2003 Jan;117(1):10-6. doi: 10.1258/002221503321046586. PMID: 12590850

Prognosis

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness: Review and Update on Key Mechanisms of the Most Common Functional Neuro-otologic Disorder.
Staab JP
Neurol Clin 2023 Nov;41(4):647-664. Epub 2023 Jun 1 doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2023.04.003. PMID: 37775196
A novel genetic variant associated with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo within the LOXL1.
Deng M, Liu C, Jiang W, Wang F, Zhou J, Wang D, Wang Y
Mol Genet Genomic Med 2020 Oct;8(10):e1469. Epub 2020 Aug 22 doi: 10.1002/mgg3.1469. PMID: 32827243Free PMC Article
Compound heterozygous MYO7A mutations segregating Usher syndrome type 2 in a Han family.
Zong L, Chen K, Wu X, Liu M, Jiang H
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016 Nov;90:150-155. Epub 2016 Sep 12 doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.09.010. PMID: 27729122
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
von Brevern M
Semin Neurol 2013 Jul;33(3):204-11. Epub 2013 Sep 21 doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1354590. PMID: 24057823
Diagnostic criteria for central versus peripheral positioning nystagmus and vertigo: a review.
Büttner U, Helmchen C, Brandt T
Acta Otolaryngol 1999 Jan;119(1):1-5. doi: 10.1080/00016489950181855. PMID: 10219377

Clinical prediction guides

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness: Review and Update on Key Mechanisms of the Most Common Functional Neuro-otologic Disorder.
Staab JP
Neurol Clin 2023 Nov;41(4):647-664. Epub 2023 Jun 1 doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2023.04.003. PMID: 37775196
A nystagmus extraction system using artificial intelligence for video-nystagmography.
Lee Y, Lee S, Han J, Seo YJ, Yang S
Sci Rep 2023 Jul 24;13(1):11975. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-39104-7. PMID: 37488184Free PMC Article
Specific and individualized instructions improve the efficacy of booklet-based vestibular rehabilitation at home - a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Kellerer S, Amberger T, Schlick C, Dlugaiczyk J, Wuehr M, Jahn K
J Vestib Res 2023;33(5):349-361. doi: 10.3233/VES-220122. PMID: 37182850
Vestibular neuritis.
Jeong SH, Kim HJ, Kim JS
Semin Neurol 2013 Jul;33(3):185-94. Epub 2013 Sep 21 doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1354598. PMID: 24057821
Distinguishing and treating causes of central vertigo.
Solomon D
Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2000 Jun;33(3):579-601. doi: 10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70228-0. PMID: 10815038

Recent systematic reviews

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Dizziness: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Grillo D, Zitti M, Cieślik B, Vania S, Zangarini S, Bargellesi S, Kiper P
Sensors (Basel) 2024 May 10;24(10) doi: 10.3390/s24103028. PMID: 38793883Free PMC Article
Effects of Early Vestibular Rehabilitation in Patients With Acute Vestibular Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Kamo T, Ogihara H, Azami M, Momosaki R, Fushiki H
Otol Neurotol 2023 Oct 1;44(9):e641-e647. Epub 2023 Aug 29 doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004006. PMID: 37641214
Driving ability in patients with dizziness: a systematic review.
Uwents MH, Jorissen C, Van Ombergen A, Dobbels B, van de Berg R, Janssens de Varebeke S, Lammers M, Ross V, Vanderveken O, Brijs T, Van Rompaey V
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2022 Apr;279(4):1813-1829. Epub 2021 May 31 doi: 10.1007/s00405-021-06881-8. PMID: 34057598
Depression in Ménière's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Patel JJ, Levy DA, Nguyen SA, Rizk HG, Meyer TA
J Laryngol Otol 2020 Apr;134(4):293-301. doi: 10.1017/S002221512000081X. PMID: 32301406
Does adolescent idiopathic scoliosis relate to vestibular disorders? A systematic review.
Catanzariti JF, Agnani O, Guyot MA, Wlodyka-Demaille S, Khenioui H, Donze C
Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2014 Aug-Sep;57(6-7):465-79. Epub 2014 May 23 doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.04.003. PMID: 24907096

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