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cupulolithiasis /cu·pu·lo·li·thi·a·sis/ (ku″pu-lo-lĭ-thi´ah-sis) the presence of calculi in the cupula of the posterior semicircular duct. cupulolithiasis [kyo̅o̅′pyoo͡lōlithī′əsis] Etymology: L, cupula, little cup; Gk, lithos, stone a severe, long-lasting vertigo brought on by movement of the head to certain positions. Among the many possible causes are otitis media, ear surgery, and injury to the inner ear. In addition to extreme dizziness, signs are nausea, vomiting, and ataxia. There is no treatment except avoidance of the offending head positions. See also positional vertigo. cupulolithiasis the presence of calculi in the cupula of the posterior semicircular duct. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two mechanisms have been proposed to explain the cause of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): cupulolithiasis (1) and canalithiasis. If cupulolithiasis is the mechanism for BPPV, then the approach should be effective regardless of the timing of the intervention. Cupulolithiasis and posterior ampullary nerve transection. |
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