Affiliation:
1. «Scandinavia» clinic
2. North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The term vestibulopathy describes a dysfunction of the vestibular portion of the inner ear that manifests as a sporadic or constant dizziness and unsteadiness when walking. The symptoms of vestibulopathy may be caused be a large number of reasons and can accompany a variety of pathological conditions or be an innate trait.OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the importance of a multimodal approach in radiology of vestibular disorders and to highlight the typical semiotics of the causes of dizziness that can be assessed by imaging methods.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The description of findings in this work is based on a routine examination of patients referred for CT and MRI with complaints of dizziness, often in combination with hearing loss.RESULTS: This paper describes the role of CT and MRI in diagnosing various causes of vestibulopathy.DISCUSSION: Vertigo is a multifactorial condition often with fluctuating symptoms, the ambiguous clinical presentation makes it difficult to make a diagnosis solely on the basis of clinical data, which necessitates the need for an integrated approach to the examination of patients with balance issues. This article outlines key anatomical features, pathological conditions and the corresponding diagnostic findings.CONCLUSION: CT and MRI are an integral part of a comprehensive examination of patients with vestibular disorders and impact further patient management tactics.
Publisher
Baltic Medical Education Center
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