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Vertigo MRI
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An MRI is the first-line imaging if the cause of vertigo is suspected to be central in origin.
MRI
MRI
- MRI is superior to a CT scan due to its ability to visualize the posterior fossa.[1]
- Neuroimaging should be conducted if vertigo is accompanied by new onset headache, neurological signs and symptoms, normal head impulse test and acute deafness.[2]
- MRI can identify various causes of central vertigo[3]:
References
References
- ↑ Hasso AN, Drayer BP, Anderson RE, Braffman B, Davis PC, Deck MD; et al. (2000). “Vertigo and hearing loss. American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria”. Radiology. 215 Suppl: 471–8. PMID 11037458.
- ↑ Seemungal BM, Bronstein AM (2008). “A practical approach to acute vertigo”. Pract Neurol. 8 (4): 211–21. doi:10.1136/jnnp.2008.154799. PMID 18644907.
- ↑ Labuguen RH (2006). “Initial evaluation of vertigo”. Am Fam Physician. 73 (2): 244–51. PMID 16445269.
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