VSD-5001 Pathologies of the Vestibular Sys
The course will provide a brief review of the functional physiology of the vestibular system and will focus on the pathophysiology of the peripheral and central vestibular system. Various disorders will be discussed such as endolymphatic hydrops (Meniere's syndrome), benign positional vertigo and its variants; labyrinthitis; vestibular neuritis; migraine; vascular disorders; metabolic disorders; tumors of the internal auditory canal; cerebellopontine angle and brainstem and psychological manifestations of vestibular disorders.Each pathology will be discussed in terms of: 1) pathophysiology; 2) clinical features; 3) diagnosis and 4) management for each disorder or pathology. Vestibular disorders will be classified in terms of location (e.g. peripheral vs. central vestibular disorders) or by pathophysiology (e.g. vascular, neurologic, multisensory etc). Emphasis will be on the clinical presentation of the pathology and what findings we would expect using various diagnostic procedures. Case examples will be provided as an illustrative tool. The participant who successfully completes this course will acquire a clinical knowledge of clinical symptoms or pathologies giving rise to vestibular abnormalities.