Imaging of dizziness

S E J Connor; N Sriskandan

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2013.10.013

Imaging of dizziness

Clin Radiol. 2014 Feb;69(2):111-22. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2013.10.013. Epub 2013 Dec 4.

Authors

S E J Connor¹, N Sriskandan²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Department of Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
² Department of Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Electronic address: neshe@doctors.org.uk.

PMID: 24314796
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2013.10.013

Abstract

Dizziness is a frequent indication for neuroimaging within the outpatient and emergency setting with variable diagnostic yield. The majority of persistent, recurrent, and isolated dizziness can be managed clinically. However, it may be difficult to distinguish a benign peripheral aetiology from a central cause, particularly in the emergency setting. We review the relevant anatomy, differential diagnosis, and key imaging features of central and peripheral causes of dizziness, as well as the literature for the diagnostic yield in acute and outpatient settings.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Angiography / methods
Brain / diagnostic imaging
Brain / pathology
Cardiovascular System / diagnostic imaging
Cardiovascular System / pathology
Central Nervous System / diagnostic imaging
Central Nervous System / pathology
Central Nervous System Diseases / complications
Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis*
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Dizziness / diagnosis*
Dizziness / etiology
Ear, Inner / diagnostic imaging
Ear, Inner / pathology
Heart Diseases / complications
Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
Humans
Labyrinth Diseases / complications
Labyrinth Diseases / diagnosis*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods