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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL ... in head-hanging position ... #diagnosis #neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
paroxysmal positional ... neuritis (a.k.a ... . labyrinthitis) ... paroxysmia Central ... #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
neuritis/labyrinthitis ... • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... #Vertigo #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
may be present Central ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... neuritis/labyrinthitis ... neuritis); positive
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
nystagmus • Benign ... Paroxysmal Positional ... VertigoLabrynthitis ... /Vestibular Neuronitis ... Bone Fracture Central
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal ... positional vertigo ... Vestibular neuritis ... / labyrinthitis ... CENTRAL VERTIGO