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The role of magnetic resonance imaging in Ménière disease: the current state of endolymphatic hydrops evaluation

ABSTRACT

Technical advances in magnetic resonance imaging have allowed to accurately detect and grade endolymphatic space distension in Ménière disease; this was only possible in post-mortem histological studies until a few years ago. Magnetic resonance imaging rules out other causes of vertigo and hearing loss, and is able to evaluate the cochlear and vestibular compartments of the endolymphatic space using a dedicated protocol.

Magnetic resonance imaging; Ménière disease; Labyrinth diseases; Saccule and utricle; Ear, inner; Endolymphatic hydrops

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