Introduction and objetive:

Peripheral vestibular dysfunction involve the vestibular organs or the vestibular nerve producing a wide variety of symptoms and clinical signs.

Method:

Narrative revision.

Discussion:

The otoneurologist is responsible for conducting an exhaustive evaluation to identify the pathology presented by the patient who has vertigo or imbalance. The key to the diagnosis is the deep history completed with a careful otoneurological examination.

Conclusions:

In the present narrative review, the two large groups of peripheral vestibular deficiency will be described: unilateral and bilateral vestibulopathy.

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