Magnetic resonance in hearing loss and vertigo

  • Manuel Ángel Martín-Pérez
  • José Martín Marín-Balbín
    SACYL. Zamora
  • Rodrigo Blanco-Hernández
    SACYL. Zamora
  • Ignacio Martín-García
    SACYL. Zamora
  • Roberto Tabernero-Rico
    SACYL. Zamora
  • Miguel Gonzalo-Domínguez
    SACYL. Zamora

Abstract

Introduction and objective: Hearing loss and vertiginous syndrome represent an important part of the otorhinolaryngology clinic. The role of the radiologist plays in their workup become fundamental. Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are essential to guide or give the diagnosis in these cases. Method: After performing a retrospective analysis of 456 MRI studies of patients with these symptoms, we conducted a review of the main pathologies recorded that can cause these symptoms. Results: We classify into vascular disorders and other variants, tumor pathology, malformations and inflammatory pathology; We also describe the most relevant findings on MRI and illustrated with examples of our center.
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