Anterior canal BPPV
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Anterior canal BPPV. Downbeat nystagmus, Torsional nystagmus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- Downbeat nystagmus
- Torsional nystagmus
Testing
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Treatment
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References
- Califano L, Salafia F, Mazzone S, Melillo MG, Califano M. Anterior canal BPPV and apogeotropic posterior canal BPPV: two rare forms of vertical canalolithiasis. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital 2014; 34:189-197.
- Crevits L. Treatment of anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by prolonged forced position procedure. JNNP 2004; 75:779-781.
- Lopez-Escamez JA, Molina MI, Gamiz MJ. Anterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and positional downbeating nystagmus. Am J Otolaryngol 2006; 27:173-178.
- Zapala DA. Down-beating nystagmus in anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. J Am Acad Audiol 2008; 19:257-266.
