Anterior canal BPPV

Evidence-based neurology checklist on anterior canal bppv: Clinical features Downbeat nystagmus Torsional nystagmus Testing Treatment

Clinical features

  • Downbeat nystagmus
  • Torsional nystagmus

Testing

Treatment

References

  1. 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.
  2. Crevits L. Treatment of anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by prolonged forced position procedure. JNNP 2004; 75:779-781.
  3. 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.
  4. Zapala DA. Down-beating nystagmus in anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. J Am Acad Audiol 2008; 19:257-266.

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