Pathology of the Audiovestibular System II

The classes will be based on the expository learning method and serve to direct the student to the fundamental aspects of auditory and vestibular pathology, with the purpose that the students understand the deviations of the normal function of the audiovestibular system and the different organs and systems that interact with it.
The evaluation of the course includes a continuous assessment, through two tests and / or a final exam, which include theoretical and theoretical-practical written tests.
Attendance, participation in classes (namely through oral presentation of topics), preparation of works and regular resolution of lists of exercises as identification of structures can be considered in the final grade.
For approval, students’ knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology is mandatory, whose knowledge may be reassessed whenever they are relevant to the curricular unit.

To acquire knowledge of epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and approach to vestibular diseases. To be able to identify vestibular pathologies based on the list of associated symptoms. Be able to list differential diagnoses and understand diagnostic reasoning.

Anatomo-functional bases and mechanisms of vestibular compensation after unilateral vestibular injury
Clinical history, physical examination, and main diagnostic tests
Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Meniere’s Disease
Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Vestibular Neuronitis
Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Vertigo due to Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Migraine Vestibular
Non-fluctuating unilateral vestibular loss function
Bilateral vestibular hypofunction
Post-traumatic vertigo
Complex vertigo, Imbalance of multisensory origin and Presbyastasis
Vestibular Diseases in Pediatric Age
Causes of Central Vertigo

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