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An unusual cause of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Andaz*
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyRoyal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AN
H. B. Whittet
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyRoyal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AN
H. Ludman
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngologyt, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill Road, London SE5 9RS
*
Mrs C. Andaz, 69 Tynemouth Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2BR

Abstract

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a self-limiting condition characterized by vertigo and nystagmus induced by certain head positions. The most common causes of BPPV are post-traumatic following head injury and post-viral labyrinthitis. We present an interesting case of BPPV following an otherwise uneventful neurosurgical removal of a parietal osteoma using hammer and chisel. Caution should be exercised during such procedures as disabling vertigo can result for a considerable period of time.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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