Is Vestibular Neuritis an Immune Related Vestibular Neuropathy Inducing Vertigo?
Joint Authors
Macri, Gian Franco
Pagliuca, Giulio
Greco, A.
Fusconi, M.
De Virgilio, A.
de Vincentiis, Marco
Gallo, Andrea
Marinelli, Caterina
Source
Journal of Immunology Research
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
To review the current knowledge of the aetiology of vestibular neuritis including viral infections, vascular occlusion, and immunomediated mechanisms and to discuss the pathogenesis with relevance to pharmacotherapy.
Systematic Review Methodology.
Relevant publications on the aetiology and treatment of vestibular neuritis from 1909 to 2013 were analysed.
Results and Conclusions.
Vestibular neuritis is the second most common cause of peripheral vestibular vertigo and is due to a sudden unilateral loss of vestibular function.
Vestibular neuronitis is a disorder thought to represent the vestibular-nerve equivalent of sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Histopathological studies of patients who died from unrelated clinical problems have demonstrated degeneration of the superior vestibular nerve.
The characteristic signs and symptoms include sudden and prolonged vertigo, the absence of auditory symptoms, and the absence of other neurological symptoms.
The aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition remain unknown.
Proposed theories of causation include viral infections, vascular occlusion, and immunomediated mechanisms.
The management of vestibular neuritis involves symptomatic treatment with antivertiginous drugs, causal treatment with corticosteroids, and physical therapy.
Antiviral agents did not improve the outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Greco, A.& Macri, Gian Franco& Gallo, Andrea& Fusconi, M.& De Virgilio, A.& Pagliuca, Giulio…[et al.]. 2014. Is Vestibular Neuritis an Immune Related Vestibular Neuropathy Inducing Vertigo?. Journal of Immunology Research،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Greco, A.…[et al.]. Is Vestibular Neuritis an Immune Related Vestibular Neuropathy Inducing Vertigo?. Journal of Immunology Research No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Greco, A.& Macri, Gian Franco& Gallo, Andrea& Fusconi, M.& De Virgilio, A.& Pagliuca, Giulio…[et al.]. Is Vestibular Neuritis an Immune Related Vestibular Neuropathy Inducing Vertigo?. Journal of Immunology Research. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1040871
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1040871