Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Rare Entity—A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Okudo, Jerome
Nwagwu, Veronica
Patel, Rakesh
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDS) is a rare, understudied, underdiagnosed, and self-limiting condition.
Etiology and incidence are unknown.
It is characterized by abnormal sensation of motion/balance reported after travel by air, land, and sea; being reexposed to motion/activity relieves it.
Symptoms may last from minutes to years.
Workup though required reveals no findings; it is a diagnosis of exclusion.
While no efficacious treatment exists, amitriptyline and benzodiazepines as well as supportive therapy have proved to be useful.
We have described a 40-year-old Caucasian female who presented for the evaluation of persistent rocking and swaying sensation after a ship cruise which lasted for one week.
Patient was treated with benzodiazepines after extensive workup and is now stable.
A high index of suspicion is required to make a diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nwagwu, Veronica& Patel, Rakesh& Okudo, Jerome. 2015. Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Rare Entity—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nwagwu, Veronica…[et al.]. Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Rare Entity—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nwagwu, Veronica& Patel, Rakesh& Okudo, Jerome. Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Rare Entity—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059678
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059678