A case of perilymphatic fistula in blunt head injury

Emerg Med J. 2005 Dec;22(12):921. doi: 10.1136/emj.2004.020495.

Abstract

Dizziness is a common symptom following blunt head injury. This is usually attributed to the "post-concussive" syndrome. Here we present a patient whose symptoms following head injury were a result of him having developed a perilymphatic fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dizziness / etiology
  • Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Head Injuries, Closed / complications*
  • Humans
  • Labyrinth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Labyrinth Diseases / etiology
  • Male
  • Perilymph*
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome / diagnosis*