The familial incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

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The familial incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Acta oto-laryngologica - 1 Nov 1998

Gizzi M, Ayyagari S, Khattar V

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The goal of this investigation was to determine whether there is a familial tendency in the development of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). We hypothesized an increased frequency of BPPV among relatives of patients with the same diagnosis. BPPV is caused by dislodged otoconia from the...

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Age Factors
Chi-Square Distribution
Dizziness
Environment
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
Nystagmus, Physiologic
Otolithic Membrane
Posture

Saccule and Utricle

Semicircular Canals

Vertigo

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