Labyrinthitis Flashcards
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What is Labyrinthitis
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Inflammation of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear inc. semicircular canals, vestibule and cochlea.
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Labyrinthitis presentation
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Acute onset vertigo, hearing loss (sensorineural), tinnitus associated with sweating, nausea, pallor. Nystagmus (towards opposite side of lesion). Viral symptoms. Lasts a few days
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Labyrinthitis causes
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Viral upper resp. tract infection. Can be bacterial
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Differentials for labyrinthitis
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Acute vestibular neuronitis, Meniere’s disease, BPPV, Migraine
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Labyrinthitis management
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Bed rest
Anti-emetic e.g. Prochlorperazine
Antihistamine e.g. cyclizine
If bacterial, antibiotics
