AB31.2
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo
Vertigem posicional paroxística benigna
CategoryDefinition
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion that is elicited by certain critical provocative physical positions of the patient (e.g. becoming dorsal recumbent). The provocative positions usually trigger specific eye movements (e.g. nystagmus). The character and direction of the nystagmus is specific to the part of the inner ear affected and the underlying pathophysiology.
Index Terms
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigobenign paroxysmal nystagmusBPPV - [benign positional paroxysmal vertigo]Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo posterior canalBenign positional paroxysmal vertigo lateral canal