Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in epileptic patients

Abstract Background Vertigo and dizziness are very common complaints that may be related to epilepsy. The purpose of this study was assess vestibulo-spinal linear vestibulo-ocular function in epileptic patients the inter ictal period. current observational carried out audio-vestibular unit Menoufia University. Subjects were divided into two groups: control group included 30 normal individuals not complaining from any dizzy symptoms cases patients. All subjects submitted cervical ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential. Results There no significant difference between regarding age sex distribution. Sixty-seven percent had symptoms. statistically latency amplitude c o VEMP group, 39/60 ears (65%) cVEMP abnormalities, 32/60 (53%) oVEMP abnormalities. Abnormal reported 28/60 (46.7%). relationship abnormalities duration seizures, frequency attacks, type therapy. Conclusion Vestibular frequently which severity