Meniere's disease
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Meniere's disease. This is caused by damage to the ganglion cells. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by damage to the ganglion cells
- It results from excessive endolymph (endolymphatic hydrops)
Diagnostic features
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Associated features
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Potential triggers
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Familial Meniere’s disease
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Differential diagnoses
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Investigations
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Non-routine investigations
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Treatment
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Treatment of severe cases
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References
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- Nakashima T, Pyykkö I, Arroll MA, et al. Meniere's disease. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2016; 2:16028.
- Basura GJ, Adams ME, Monfared A, et al. Clinical practice guideline: Ménière's disease. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 162(2_suppl):S1-S55.
- Lee SU, Kim HJ, Choi JY, Kim JS. Ictal downbeat nystagmus in Ménière disease: a cross-sectional study. Neurology 2020; 95:e2409-e2417.
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