Mustafa Bülent ŞERBETÇİOĞLU, Oğuz YILMAZ, Şeyma Tuğba ÖZTÜRK

Isolated otolithic dysfunction and vestibular rehabilitation results: A case report

A 33-year-old male patient presented with dizziness which increased with head movements like a self-reported sensation ofwalking-on-pillows. Routine test results were within the normal range. The vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) resultswere unable to be obtained and the sensory organization test (SOT) score was 7%. The patient was given a six-week customizedvestibular rehabilitation program. After his complaints alleviated, his SOT scores were improved and VEMP waves were able tobe obtained. In conclusion, clinicians should keep in mind that some patients may present with isolated otolith dysfunction andcustomized vestibular rehabilitation may offer benefits to these patients.

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