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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal ... Positional Vertigo ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #comparison
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal ... positional vertigo ... neuritis (a.k.a. labyrinthitis ... Central Causes ... #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis ... hearing loss (labyrinthitis ... with vascular causes ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... episodes caused
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
nystagmus • Benign Paroxysmal ... Positional Vertigo ... • Labrynthitis ... Bone Fracture Central ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... Benign paroxysmal ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vestibular neuritis/ labyrinthitis