This case report describes the occurrence of fremitus nystagmus, a rare finding in SCDS, in a 66-year-old man who was referred for balance disorder and hearing loss. The patient complained that, for the past 20 years, he could not wear any footwear other than his heavily cushioned running shoes that subdued motion-induced vibrations and that it was difficult for him to speak aloud. Continue reading! The course of events oVEMP: Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential test, CT: Computed tomography, SCCD: Semicircular canal dehiscence.
The surgery Conclusion Fremitus nystagmus is an atypical sign in patients with a third window. Therefore, clinicians must look out for this manifestation of SCDS and, when appropriate, perform surgical occlusion of the superior semicircular canal to correct this condition. This case report establishes the efficacy of the transmastoidal approach in…
