ENT

Question 1

How would viral labyrinthitis present?

Answer 1

Recent viral infection
Sudden onset
Nausea and vomiting
Hearing may be affected

Question 2

How would vestibular neuronitis present?

Answer 2

Recent viral infection
Recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
No hearing loss

NeurOnitis = NO hearing loss

Question 3

How would benign paroxysmal positional vertigo present?

Answer 3

Gradual onset
Triggered by change in head position
Each episode lasts 10-20 seconds

Question 4

How would Meniere’s disease present?

Answer 4

Associated with hearing loss
Tinnitus
Sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears

Question 5

How would vertebrobasilar ischaemia present?

Answer 5

Elderly patient
Dizziness on extension of neck

Question 6

How does acoustic neuroma present?

Answer 6

Hearing loss
Vertigo
Tinnitus
**Absent corneal reflex is important sign
Associated with neurofibromatosis type 2