Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2005 Nov;48(11):1427-1430.

A Case of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo of the Horizontal Semicircular Canal Following Mastoidectomy

• Ahn SK
• Jeon SY
• Park JJ
• Cho HG

Abstract

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common peripheral vestibular disorder characterized by short, often recurrent episodes of vertigo triggered by certain head movements. BPPV may be idiopathic or secondary to head injury, viral neurolabyrinthitis, Meniere's disease etc. Ear operation is also considered one of the etiological factors in BPPV. However, a survey of the relevant literatures shows scarcity of publications on BPPV following mastoidectomy. We report a case of BPPV of horizontal semicircular canals following mastoidectomy with a review of the related literatures.

Keyword

Positional vertigo; Semicircular canals; Otitis media; Surgery

MeSH Terms

Craniocerebral Trauma
Ear
Head Movements
Meniere Disease
Otitis Media
Semicircular Canals*
Vertigo*