The value of post-contrast delayed three-dimensional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MRI in the diagnosis of unilateral vestibulopathy manifesting as episodic vestibular syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unilateral vestibulopathy (UVP) manifesting as episodic vestibular syndrome (EVS) is quite common in clinical practice. In recent years, post-contrast delayed three-dimensional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (3D-FLAIR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has drawn increasing attention from clinicians owing to its effects in identifying the lesion site and speculating the possible mechanisms of UVP. This study aimed to investigate 3D-FLAIR MRI findings in patients with UVP manifesting as EVS, analyze their correlations with cochleovestibular function test results, determine the predictive factors for abnormal MRI findings in such patients, and explore the possible pathogenesis.

Methods

A total of 134 patients with UVP presenting as EVS were included. Cochleovesti

SUBMITTER: Qi X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780692 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature