Vestibular Neuronitis

**Definition:** Idiopathic inflammation of the VESTIBULAR NERVE, characterized clinically by the acute or subacute onset of VERTIGO; NAUSEA; and imbalance. The COCHLEAR NERVE is typically spared and HEARING LOSS and TINNITUS do not usually occur. Symptoms usually resolve over a period of days to weeks. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p304)

**Tree numbers:** - C09.218.807.800.837 - C10.292.910.850

**Synonyms:** - Epidemic Neurolabyrinthitis - Neuritis, Vestibular - Neuronitis, Vestibular - Vestibular Nerve Inflammation - Vestibular Nerve Neuritis - Vestibular Neuritis