Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

2013 Edition
| Editors: Stilianos E. Kountakis

Vestibular Dysfunction, Meniere's Disease

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Synonyms

 Endolymphatic hydrops

Definitions

  1. 1.

    Endolymph: Potassium-rich fluid in the middle portion of the inner ear.

     
  2. 2.

    Endolymphatic sac: Dilated portion of the endolymphatic duct responsible for regulating endolymph flow within the membranous labyrinth.

     
  3. 3.

    Cochlear Meniere’s Disease: Classification of Meniere’s disease with solely auditory symptoms (i.e., aural fullness, tinnitus, fluctuating hearing loss) lacking vertiginous episodes.

     
  4. 4.

    Vestibular Meniere’s Disease: Classification of Meniere’s disease with solely vertiginous episodes, lacking auditory complaints.

     
  5. 5.

    Vertigo: Symptom complaint of rotary movement involving patient complaints of either internal or external perception of movement.

     

Definition

Endolymphatic Hydrops: Excessive fluid causing structural changes within the cochlea; symptomology of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, aural fullness, and tinnitus.

Etiology

Meniere’s disease has been described as an idiopathic form of endolymphatic hydrops....

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Dizziness and Balance Disorder LabUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnLincolnUSA
  2. 2.Department of Special Education and Communication DisordersUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnLincolnUSA