Ear · NEET PG Preparation ENT
A 35-year-old male presents with recurrent episodes of vertigo lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours, associated with fluctuating low-frequency sensorineural…
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A 35-year-old male presents with recurrent episodes of vertigo lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours, associated with fluctuating low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, roaring tinnitus, and a sense of aural fullness in the left ear. Which of the following is the underlying pathophysiology of this condition?
- A.Endolymphatic hydropsCorrect answer
- B.Perilymphatic fistula
- C.Otoconia dislocation within the semicircular canals
- D.Viral labyrinthitis
Solution
The clinical presentation is classic for Meniere disease. The primary histopathological finding and underlying pathophysiology is endolymphatic hydrops, which refers to the distension of the endolymphatic system within the inner ear.
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