Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Pulsatile tinnitus.

S H Liyanage¹, A Singh, P Savundra

¹Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK. sidliyanage@yahoo.co.uk

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology

|December 20, 2005

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The role of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in assessing residual/recurrent cholesteatoma after canal wall down mastoidectomy.

Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery·2016

Same author

An unusual foreign body producing acute laryngeal obstruction.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2012

Same author

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of tonsil - a rare location.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2012

Same author

A prospective randomised study to assess the efficacy of differenct medications for relief of post-operative nasal obstruction.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2012

Same author

Metastatic choniocarcinoma of the nasal cavity-presenting as intractable expistaxis.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2012

Same author

Haemangioma or vascular malformation of the tympanic membrane? a case report and review of literature.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2012

Pulsatile tinnitus, an uncommon ear symptom, has many causes like intracranial hypertension and artery disease. Early diagnosis and treatment of its underlying cause can prevent serious complications.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neurology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare but significant otological symptom.
Its causes are diverse, including benign intracranial hypertension, glomus tumors, and carotid artery disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of identifying the underlying causes of objective pulsatile tinnitus.
To emphasize the role of clinical evaluation and diagnostic imaging.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic pathways for pulsatile tinnitus.
Discussion of various etiologies and their diagnostic workup.

Main Results:

History and physical examination are crucial for initial diagnosis.

Related Experiment Videos

Radiographic evaluation is essential for all patients presenting with pulsatile tinnitus.

Many identified causes are treatable.

Conclusions:

Prompt diagnosis and intervention for pulsatile tinnitus can significantly reduce patient morbidity.
A systematic approach is necessary to manage this complex symptom.