vestibular neuronitis

Term ID

DOID:12683

Synonyms

• Epidemic neurolabyrinthitis
• Vestibular neuritis

Definition

A inner ear infectious disease caused by a viral infection which involves inflammation of the vestibular nerve. It usually results as a complication of an upper respiratory infection. This causes sudden and severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Auditory symptoms are usually absent. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:H81.2
• ICD9CM:386.12
• MESH:D020338
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:232293008
• UMLS_CUI:C0751908

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:12683 )