Atypical Positional Vertigo: Definition, Causes, and Mechanisms

Paroxysmal positional vertigo is a frequent cause for consultation. When approaching these patients, we try to differentiate central from peripheral causes, but sometimes we find manifestations that generate diagnostic doubts. In this review, we address atypical paroxysmal positional vertigo, review...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Carmona, Sergio, Zalazar, Guillermo Javier, Fernández, Martin, Grinstein, Gabriela, Lemos, João
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8938844/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35314613
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/audiolres12020018
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Sumario:Paroxysmal positional vertigo is a frequent cause for consultation. When approaching these patients, we try to differentiate central from peripheral causes, but sometimes we find manifestations that generate diagnostic doubts. In this review, we address atypical paroxysmal positional vertigo, reviewing the literature on the subject and giving a provisional definition of atypical positional vertigo as well as outlining its causes and pathophysiological mechanisms.

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