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Menière's disease

T Mixon1, C Letta, R Amedee

  • 1Tulane University Medical Center, Dept of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans.

The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
|December 1, 1994
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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Menière's disease is a common cause of vertigo, affecting millions.
  • Classic symptoms include episodic tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, and aural fullness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and clinical course of Menière's disease.
  • To review medical and surgical treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Menière's disease.
  • Discussion of clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria.
  • Analysis of therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Vertigo is the most debilitating symptom, prompting medical consultation.
  • Most patients achieve symptom control with medical management.
  • Surgery is rarely required for Menière's disease.

Conclusions:

  • Menière's disease is characterized by specific episodic symptoms.
  • Effective medical treatments are available for most patients.
  • Surgical intervention is reserved for refractory cases.