Vertigo Flashcards
1
Q
Viral labrynthitis
A
recent viral infection
sudden onset
nausea and vomitting
hearing may be affected
2
Q
Vestibular neuronitis
A
recent viral infection
recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
no hearing loss
3
Q
BPPV
A
Gradual onset
Triggered by change in head position
Each episode lasts 10-20secs
4
Q
Meniere’s disease
A
Associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears
5
Q
Vertibrobasilar ischaemia
A
elderly patient
dizziness on extension of neck
6
Q
Acoustic neuroma
A
hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus
7
Q
important sign for acoustic neuroma
A
absent corneal reflex
8
Q
What is acoustic neuroma associated with
A
NFM2- bilateral acoustic neuromas
