Genetic Approach of Dizziness
- Author:
Jae Hwan CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea. rachelbolan@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Genetic study;
Dizziness;
Cerebellar ataxia;
Vestibulopathy
- MeSH:
Ataxia;
Cerebellar Ataxia;
Deafness;
Dizziness;
Humans;
Meniere Disease;
Migraine Disorders;
Molecular Biology;
Neurotology;
Spinocerebellar Ataxias
- From:Journal of the Korean Balance Society
2015;14(4):101-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Patients with recurrent vertigo/dizziness or unsteadiness are a heterogeneous group of complex disorders affecting the peripheral and central vestibular system. They represent a diagnostic challenge for the clinicians, and their genetic basis is largely not known. However, there are some cerebellar and vestibular disorders with a strong genetic background, such as episodic ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia, vestibular migraine, Meniere's disease, and autosomal dominant nonsyndromic deafness. Furthermore, recent advances in next generation sequencing technique are increasing the number of novel genes associated with cerebellar and vestibular disorders. In this article, we have summarized clinical and molecular genetics findings in neuro-otology.
