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Vestibular Neuronitis

Underlying Cause

Vestibular Neuronitis Underlying Cause

Most cases of vestibular neuronitis are caused by viral infections that cause inflammation of the middle ear.

Additional causes of vestibular neuronitis include:

Ear surgery
Head injury

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Acoustic neuroma
Benign positional vertigo
Labyrinthitis
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Last Updated: Aug 26, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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