Tumarkin's Otolithic Crisis

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 22(4); 2004 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2004;22(4): 396-398.

김지수, 문소영 정선미 박성호 구자원

서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실, 이비인후과학교실

Tumarkin's Otolithic Crisis

Ji Soo Kim

Departments of Neurology and Otolaryngology*, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Tumarkin's otolithic crisis refers to drop attacks of vestibular origins. It usually occurs without warning in patients with late or end-stage endolymphatic hydrops. However, drop attacks of vestibular origins may occur in patients without otologic deficit. We report a patient with Tumarkin's otolithic crisis from delayed endolymphatic hydrops. The careful delineation of drop attacks in patients with vertigo can provide appropriate therapeutic options for patients with this potentially dangerous condition.Key Words: Drop attack, Vertigo, Otolithic crisisKey Words: Drop attack, Vertigo, Otolithic crisis