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Vestibular function in probable versus definite Ménière’s disease: a cross-sectional retrospective analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 April 2025

Oğulcan Gündoğdu Open the ORCID record for Oğulcan Gündoğdu [Opens in a new window] ,
Cem Yeral ,
Ayberk Aydın Tunc ,
Berna Özge Mutlu ,
Handan Yaman  and
Oğuz Yılmaz
Oğulcan Gündoğdu*
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
Cem Yeral
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Ayberk Aydın Tunc
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Berna Özge Mutlu
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Handan Yaman
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Oğuz Yılmaz
Affiliation:
Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
*
Corresponding author: Oğulcan Gündoğdu; Email: ogulcan.gundgd@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objectives

Ménière’s disease is an inner-ear disorder caused by endolymphatic hydrops, characterised by recurrent episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus. Ménière’s disease can be classified as ‘probable’ and ‘definite’ according to the criteria determined by the Bárány Society.

Methods

This analytical cross-sectional retrospective study included 28 Ménière’s disease patients (15 with definite Ménière’s disease and 13 with probable Ménière’s disease). Vestibular function was assessed using ocular-vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, cervical-vestibular evoked myogenic potentials and caloric test.

Results

The results of these tests were evaluated separately for probable Ménière’s disease and definite Ménière’s disease groups and comparisons were made. Significant differences in vestibular evoked myogenic potential asymmetry rates were observed between the probable Ménière’s disease and definite Ménière’s disease groups, with the definite Ménière’s disease group exhibiting a higher rate of abnormal responses.

Conclusion

This suggests that vestibular evoked myogenic potentials testing may be a valuable tool in distinguishing between these two subtypes of Ménière’s disease. Further research is necessary to validate these findings and explore their implications for clinical practice.

Keywords

inner eartinnitusvertigo

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 139 , Issue 7 , July 2025 , pp. 572 - 576
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED.

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