Diagnosis and Management of Trauma Induced Unilateral Horizontal Canal BPPV with Apogeotropic Nystagmus in an Adolescent

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Dec;76(6):5959-5963. doi: 10.1007/s12070-024-05014-x. Epub 2024 Aug 25.

Abstract

This study reported a distinctive case of an adolescent diagnosed with trauma induced BPPV posed by coexisting geotropic and apogeotropic nystagmus. The discussion highlights the pathophysiology and need for repeated vestibular rehabilitation sessions of repositioning manoeuvres for complete resolution of the vertigo.

Keywords: Ageotropic; BPPV; Canalithiasis; Cupulolithiasis; Geotropic; Nystagmus.