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Pulsatile tinnitus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 November 2005

S H Liyanage ,
A Singh ,
P Savundra  and
A Kalan
S H Liyanage
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
A Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
P Savundra
Affiliation:
Department of Audiological Medicine, Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
A Kalan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
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Abstract

Pulsatile tinnitus is an uncommon otological symptom. Objective pulsatile tinnitus has numerous causes, including benign intracranial hypertension, glomus tumours and atherosclerotic carotid artery disease. History and physical examination can give important information as to the underlying diagnosis. Radiographic evaluation is essential in all patients with pulsatile tinnitus. Many patients have a treatable underlying aetiology. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention may save patients from unnecessary morbidity.

Keywords

Ear DiseasesPulsatile Tinnitus
Type
Review Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 2 , February 2006 , pp. 93 - 97
Copyright
© 2005 JLO (1984) Limited

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