ENT Flashcards
How would viral labyrinthitis present?
Recent viral infection
Sudden onset
Nausea and vomiting
Hearing may be affected
How would vestibular neuronitis present?
Recent viral infection
Recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
No hearing loss
NeurOnitis = NO hearing loss
How would benign paroxysmal positional vertigo present?
Gradual onset
Triggered by change in head position
Each episode lasts 10-20 seconds
How would Meniere’s disease present?
Associated with hearing loss
Tinnitus
Sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears
How would vertebrobasilar ischaemia present?
Elderly patient
Dizziness on extension of neck
How does acoustic neuroma present?
Hearing loss
Vertigo
Tinnitus
**Absent corneal reflex is important sign
Associated with neurofibromatosis type 2
