VERTIGO

Insight into the pathomechanisms of the benign positional vertigo synd romes has led to quick and effective treatment with positional manoeuv res. Our understanding of other causes of vertigo is progressing at a slower pace, but several recent findings regarding vestibular neuritis , vascular compression of the eighth nerve and psychogenic vertigo are of immediate clinical relevance. (C) 1998 Rapid Science Ltd.