The article presents a literature review based on Scopus, Pubmed and Elibrary databases on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of vestibular neuritis. Recent international clinical criteria for diagnosis and classification of this disease are given....
No actionable change — this is a narrative literature review synthesizing existing knowledge on vestibular neuritis; clinicians should consult established guidelines for diagnosis and management decisions.
Vestibular neuritis is one of the most common causes of acute vertigo seen in ENT and audiology practice, and a consolidated review of its pathogenesis and management options supports consistent clinical decision-making.
- 01Reviews etiology and pathogenesis of vestibular neuritis (acute unilateral vestibulopathy — sudden loss of balance-nerve function on one side).
- 02Synthesizes literature from Scopus, PubMed, and eLIBRARY databases.
- 03Covers clinical presentation including acute vertigo, nausea, and postural instability.
- 04Summarizes current treatment approaches including vestibular suppressants and rehabilitation.
- 05Terminology debate noted: 'vestibular neuritis' vs. 'acute unilateral vestibulopathy' reflects evolving classification.
Vestibular neuritis can be classified as acute unilateral vestibulopathy, reflecting updated nosological understanding.
guidelinepartially supported- PMID
- 42397371
- DOI
- 10.17116/otorino20269103168.
- Journal
- Vestnik otorinolaringologii (Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology)
- Publication type
- review
- Evidence level
- 5
- Population
- Literature review — no direct patient population studied
- Intervention
- Narrative review of vestibular neuritis etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment
Primary outcomes
Etiology and pathogenesis characterization; Clinical manifestation description; Treatment approaches summarized