Isolated horizontal canal hypofunction differentiating a canalith jam from an acute peripheral vestibular loss

ConclusionsIn case of acute vertigo with SHN, a complete functional assessment of vestibular receptors and afferents should always be given in order to avoid misdiagnosis. Canalith jam should be considered in case of spontaneous nystagmus and isolated canal hypofunction.

Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - December 8, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research