15 Questions
Which of the following is the primary cause of Meniere's syndrome?
Failure to absorb endolymph
What happens to the endolymphatic space in Meniere's syndrome?
It expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space
What is the result of elevated endolymphatic pressure in Meniere's syndrome?
Swelling of the scala media compartment
What is the term used to describe the swelling of Reisner's membrane into the scala vestibuli?
Endolymphatic hydrops
What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?
Blockage in the endolymphatic duct
Which of the following is the progressive pathology that can occur in severe cases of endolymphatic hydrops?
Meniere's syndrome
What is the term used to describe the swelling of Reisner's membrane into the scala vestibuli?
Endolymphatic hydrops
What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?
Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct
What happens to the endolymphatic space in Meniere's syndrome?
It expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space
What is the effect of elevated endolymphatic pressure in Meniere's syndrome?
Swelling of the scala media compartment
Which of the following is a characteristic of Meniere's syndrome?
The endolymphatic space expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space.
What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?
Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct
What is the result of endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?
Progressive pathology called Meniere's disease
What causes the distention of Reisnner's membrane in Meniere's syndrome?
Fluid accumulation in the scala media compartment
What can lead to the accumulation of fluid and pressure increase in Meniere's syndrome?
Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct
Test your knowledge of Meniere's syndrome pathophysiology and understand the role of endolymph production and absorption, pressure imbalance, and its effects on Reisnner's membrane.
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