Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Karger

Contents 

Preface 

R.R. Gacek 

M.R. Gacek 

Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 

Editor: W. Arnold 

Vol. 60 

Viral Neuropathies 

in the 

Temporal Bone 

The Biology of Neurotropic 

Viruses 

Neuroanatomy of the Nerves 

in the Temporal Bone 

Meatal Ganglionitis: The Pathologic 

Correlate in Idiopathic 

Facial Paralysis 

Vestibular Neuronitis: A Viral 

Neuropathy 

Ménière’s Disease: A Form of 

Vestibular Ganglionitis 

The Pathology of Benign 

Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo 

A Classification of Recurrent 

Vestibulopathy 

Efferent System Degeneration 

in Vestibular Ganglionitis 

Antiviral Therapy of Vestibular 

Ganglionitis 

Appendix 

Subject Index 

Understanding and treating 

symptoms associated with vertigo and 

idiopathic facial paralysis 

Richard R. Gacek, Mark R. Gacek 

Viral Neuropathies 

in the 

Temporal Bone 

New morphologic evidence in human temporal bones from patients with 

vestibular neuronitis, Ménière’s Disease, benign paroxysmal positional 

vertigo, and idiopathic facial paralysis is put forward to support the concept 

that these neuropathies are caused by re-activation of a latent neurotropic 

virus (Herpes family) located in the sensory ganglia. Previously 

unreported changes indicate that the efferent neuronal pathways to the 

auditory and vestibular end organs may degenerate as a result of their 

course through the inflamed vestibular ganglion. Such paralysis of the 

efferent system may be responsible for secondary symptoms (tinnitus, 

motion intolerance) associated with these neuropathies. 

Case histories with magnetic resonance imaging of the seventh and 

eighth cranial nerves are described in support of the viral neuropathy 

concept. In conclusion, some thoughts on the limitations and effectiveness 

of antiviral therapy are presented. 

The book provides an explanation for understanding and treating the 

various symptoms associated with vertigo and idiopathic facial paralysis 

for all clinical specialists who treat patients suffering from these disorders. 

Fields of Interest: ORL, Infectious Diseases 

Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Vol. 60 

Gacek, R.R.; Gacek, M.R. (Mobile, AL) 

Viral Neuropathies in the Temporal Bone 

XII + 139 p., 100 fig., 8 tab., hard cover, 2002 

CHF 112.– / EUR 80.– / USD 97.50 

ISBN 3–8055–7295–6 

Prices subject to change 

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KP 02116 (15.01.02) Printed in Switzerland (1.24; 1.15) 

Presents complete coverage 

from basic research to clinical studies 

Advances in 

Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 

Series Editor: Arnold, W. (Munich) 

Material for each volume in this series has been skillfully selected to document 

the most active areas of otorhinolaryngology and related specialties, 

such as neuro-otology and oncology. The series reproduces results from basic 

research and clinical studies pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, 

clinical symptoms, course, prognosis and therapy of a variety of ear, nose and 

throat disorders. The numerous papers correlating basic research findings 

and clinical applications are of immense value to all specialists engaged in 

the ongoing efforts to improve management of these disorders. Acting as a 

voice for its field, the series has also been instrumental in developing subspecialties 

into established specialties. 

Editors 

C.S. Kim 

S.O. Chang 

D. Lim 



Vol. 59 

Rational 

Pharmacotherapy 

of the Inner Ear 

Editors 

D. Felix 

E. Oestreicher 



Vol. 57 

Updates in Cochlear 

Implantation 

Vol. 59 

Rational Pharmacotherapy 

of the Inner Ear 

Editors: Felix, D. (Berne); 

Oestreicher, E. (Munich/Berne) 

X + 168 p., 44 fig., 3 in color, 9 tab., hard cover, 2002 

CHF 192.– / EUR 137.– / USD 167.00 

ISBN 3–8055–7279–4 



Vol. 58 

Otolith Function 

and Disorders 

Editors 

P. Tran Ba Huy 

M. Toupet 

Vol. 57 

Updates in Cochlear Implantation 

Asia-Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant, Seoul, April 1999 

Editors: Kim, C.-S.; Chang, S.O.; Lim, D. (Seoul) 

XVI + 460 p., 166 fig., 1 in color, 78 tab., hard cover, 2000 

CHF 318.– / EUR 227.– / USD 276.50 

ISBN 3–8055–7070–8 

Vol. 1–56 available, please ask for details 

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Vol. 58 

Otolith Function and 

Disorders 

Editors: Tran Ba Huy, P.; Toupet, M. (Paris) 

VIII + 132 p., 36 fig., 1 in color, 3 tab., 

hard cover, 2001 

CHF 169.– / EUR 120.50 / USD 147.– 

ISBN 3–8055–7130–5 

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