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[Secondary Menière's disease]
1Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Unité d'Oto-neurologie, Clinique d'O.R.L. et de Chirugie Cervico-Faciale, Genève, Switzerland.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
A history of ear trauma or systemic illness preceded Ménière
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurology
Background:
- Ménière's disease is characterized by unilateral fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.
- The etiology of Ménière's disease remains incompletely understood.
Observation:
- This study investigated the history of 93 patients diagnosed with Ménière's disease.
- A significant proportion of patients (43%) reported prior otologic insults or systemic diseases with otologic manifestations.
Findings:
- Forty-three percent of Ménière's disease patients had a history of specific ear injuries or systemic conditions.
- These preceding conditions included infections, trauma, otosclerosis, and neurological disorders.
- The Ménière's triad developed between six months and 29 years post-initial insult.
Implications:
- Previous otologic or systemic lesions may act as triggers for developing Ménière's disease.
- Identifying these risk factors could aid in understanding disease pathogenesis.
- This suggests a potential for secondary Ménière's syndrome following specific insults.