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Clinical diagnosis of bilateral vestibular loss: three simple bedside tests

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Bilateral vestibular loss (BVL) may present with or without vertigo and hearing loss. Amongst the causes of BVL are vestibulotoxic antibiotics, autoimmune ear diseases, Menière's disease and meningitis. Clinical diagnosis of BVL is based on the result of three simple bedside tests: a positive head impulse test, reduced dynamic visual acuity and a positive Romberg test on foam rubber. With these signs, diagnosis of severe BVL is usually straightforward to establish.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders

DOI: 10.1177/1756285612465920

Authors: Jens A. Petersen, Dominik Straumann, Konrad P. Weber

Institution: University Hospital Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Vestibular and auditory disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2052298350

FWCI: 1.45

Cites: 30

Cited by: 65

Related to: 10