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== Pathophysiology == | == Pathophysiology == | ||
The major cause for labyrinthitis is known to be viral infection or post-viral inflammatory disorder that mainly affects the vestibular portion of eighth cranial nerve. The exact cause of labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis is still not clear. MRI with contrast had shown enhancement of the vestibular nerve fibers within the internal auditory canal, suggesting inflammatory process. | |||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
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The major cause for labyrinthitis is known to be viral infection or post-viral inflammatory disorder that mainly affects the vestibular portion of eighth cranial nerve. The exact cause of labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis is still not clear. MRI with contrast had shown enhancement of the vestibular nerve fibers within the internal auditory canal, suggesting inflammatory process.