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Positional vertigo.

M S Harrison, C Ozsahinoglu

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |November 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Continuous and paroxysmal positional nystagmus were studied in 119 patients. Central lesions were identified in 32 patients with continuous (type I) and 18 with paroxysmal (type II) positional nystagmus.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Vestibular System

    Background:

    • Positional nystagmus is a common neurological symptom.
    • Understanding the underlying causes of different nystagmus types is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • 86 consecutive patients with positional nystagmus were admitted to general and neurological hospitals.
    • The study compared continuous (type I), paroxysmal (type II), and type III positional nystagmus.
    • Continuous type I nystagmus was observed in 86 patients, paroxysmal type II in 365, and type III in 23.

    Findings:

    • Central lesions were identified in 32 patients with continuous type I positional nystagmus.
    • Central lesions were also found in 18 patients with paroxysmal type II positional nystagmus.

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  • Head injury was a contributing factor in 15 of the patients with type I nystagmus.

    • Implications:

    • The findings suggest a significant association between continuous and paroxysmal positional nystagmus and central nervous system lesions.
    • Identifying central lesions in patients with positional nystagmus is critical for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
    • Further research into the specific central lesions associated with different types of positional nystagmus is warranted.