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[Sudden onset vertigo: imaging work-up].

F Craighero¹, J W Casselman, M M Safronova

¹Service de radiologie, hôpital Nord des hôpitaux de Marseille, université de la méditerranée Aix-Marseille-II, chemin des Bourrely, 13915 Marseille cedex 20, France. craigfab@gmail.com

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Vertigo and dysequilibrium evaluations often require neuroimaging. MRI and CT scans help diagnose labyrinthine and central nervous system causes, guiding differential diagnosis when clinical evaluation is insufficient.

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Neurology
Radiology
Otolaryngology

Context:

Vertigo and dysequilibrium are common reasons for medical visits.
Clinical assessment is crucial but often insufficient for diagnosis.
Emergent imaging is sometimes necessary for conditions like stroke.

Purpose:

To outline the role of neuroimaging in diagnosing vertigo and dysequilibrium.
To compare the utility of MRI and CT in evaluating inner ear and brain pathologies.
To highlight imaging's role in differential diagnosis of vestibular disorders.

Summary:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is preferred for assessing the labyrinth, internal auditory canal, and brain parenchyma, including vestibular pathways.
Computed Tomography (CT) excels at detecting labyrinthine lesions such as cholesteatoma, trauma, or semicircular canal dehiscence.
Imaging can rule out serious pathologies, though some common causes like BPPV or Meniere's disease may not be visualized.

Impact:

Informed clinical decision-making for vertigo and dysequilibrium.
Improved diagnostic accuracy for a wide range of vestibular disorders.
Reduced diagnostic delays for critical conditions like stroke and tumors.