Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 Oct;57(10):707-711. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.707.

A Case of Multiple Sclerosis with Isolated Vertigo

• Chae R
• Lee JY
• Kim MB
• Ban JH

• KMID: 2277825
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.707

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease characterized by multiple areas of demyelination, inflammation, and glial scarring in the central nervous system. MS is the most common chronic and usually progressive neurologic disease whose clinical course varies from a benign and symptom-free disease to a rapidly progressive and disabling disorder. MS can be presented with various symptoms, but isolated vertigo, represented in only 5%, is very rare. Nevertheless, in such a case, differential diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disease is very important for neuro-otologist. We recently experienced a 39 year-old female patient of multiple sclerosis with isolated vertigo mimicking vestibular neuritis. We report our case with a review of literature.

Keyword

Central origin vertigo; Multiple sclerosis; Nystagmus

MeSH Terms

Central Nervous System
Chronic Disease
Cicatrix
Demyelinating Diseases
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Inflammation
Multiple Sclerosis*
Vertigo*
Vestibular Diseases
Vestibular Neuronitis