When Positional Vertigo is Not “Benign”
Vertebral artery compromise can mimic BPPV and should always be considered in cases of “atypical” BPPV.
Vertebral artery compromise can mimic BPPV and should always be considered in cases of “atypical” BPPV.
“Objective testing showed evidence of a balance disorder that affects the inner ear and a unique pattern of cognitive and behavioral dysfunction,” said Dr Michael E. Hoffer, professor of otolaryngology and neurological surgery. “This cluster of auditory and neurological symptoms, along with associated psychological issues, does not resemble more classic traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on our team’s vast experience in this area.”