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Acute LabyrinthitisAka: Viral Labyrinthitis

Etiologies: Infection
1. Viral labyrinthitis
  1. Mumps most common etiology (Vertigo uncommon)
2. Bacterial Labyrinthitis (uncommon)
  1. Due to extension of Otitis Media or Cholesteatoma
Pathophysiology
1. Not synonymous with Vestibular Neuronitis
2. Local spread from middle ear infection or Meningitis
3. Causes permanent damage to cochlea, vestibular system
Symptoms
1. Vertigo is variably present
2. Severe and total Sensorineural Hearing Loss
3. Tinnitus may be present
Signs
1. Nystagmus
2. Ear exam normal

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