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Chapter-07 Anterior Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

BOOK TITLE: Understanding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Author
1. Yacovino Dario A
ISBN
9789385999055
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12982_8
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2017
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
1. Neurology Research Institute, “Dr, Raúl Carrea” (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina, Neurology Research Institute, “Dr Raul Carrea” (Fleni), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chapter keywords
Anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, AC-BPPV, positional downbeating nystagmus, pDBN, Dix-Hallpike maneuver, head-hanging maneuver, central vestibular disorder, peripheral vestibular disorder

Abstract

Anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (AC-BPPV) is not a rare condition presented with positional downbeating nystagmus (pDBN). This chapter aims to present a brief discussion on epidemiology, history and clinical findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment for AC-BPPV. The foremost differential diagnosis of AC-BPPV is central positional vertigo. The most restrictive diagnostic criterion of AC-BPPV, including resolution of vertigo and nystagmus after a canalith repositioning procedure as the main point, is the best pragmatic diagnostic criterion. The absence of the torsional component does not rule out AC involvement. Patients with positional vertigo and a negative Dix-Hallpike maneuvers (DHM) or downbeating nystagmus complete the examination with the head-hanging maneuver (HHM) and follow the procedure to treat AC-BPPV.

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