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- Alon Grossman, Leah Chapnik, David Ulanovski, Liav Goldstein, Bella Azaria, Yaniv Sherer, and Erez Barenboim.
- Israeli Air Force Aeromedical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. alon2209@012.net.il
- Aviat Space Envir Md. 2004 Oct 1; 75 (10): 913915913-5.
AbstractVertigo is a frequently encountered complaint among aviators. This complaint is usually labyrinthine in origin. We present a case of a combat jet fighter pilot who experienced a vertiginous episode during flight that nearly resulted in a mishap. Work-up revealed a dissecting aneurysm of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Coiling of the aneurysm was performed. This case emphasizes the importance of performing a complete vestibular evaluation in aviators with acute vertigo. Since central nervous system causes may be responsible for vertiginous events, and when undiagnosed may result in a recurrence during flight, magnetic resonance scanning should be considered in those with no obvious peripheral cause for their vertigo.
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