Dizziness in post-irradiated patients of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Journal
Journal of the Otolaryngological Society of the Republic of China
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
1997-01-01
Author(s)
Chu, Y. M.
Abstract
Thirty-five nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with dizziness, post- irradiated, underwent a battery of audiological and equilibrium function tests. The results revealed that post-irradiation dizziness occurred on the average of 6 years after irradiation. Most (63%) of the patients with dizziness are due to otitis media and its sequelae. Therefore, frequent local treatment of ears, nose, and throat may be beneficial to decrease the incidence of post-irradiation dizziness.
Subjects
Ischemia | Nasopharyngeal carcinoma | Oscillopsia | Posturography
Type
journal article