Vestibular neuritis presenting in pregnancy: case report of rare entity and treatment options

Abstract

Vestibular neuritis in pregnancy is not often and it may be difficult for obstetricians and ENT doctors to evaluatea pregnant woman and to choose best treatment because of drug contrandications. A 33-year-old womanpresented with vertigo at 28 weeks of the gestation. After physical examination and audiological and vestibulartests, vestibular neuritis was diagnosed, and the treatment was initiated. The patient completely recoveredwithout any complaints; neither vestibular nor gynecological. There are few studies in the literature pointingout the evaluation of pregnant women with vestibular neuritis. However, there are safe ways to manage suchpatients.