Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Case Presentation of a Vestibular Enigma.
| Autor: | Nagliya D; College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA., Daryanani S; Allergy and Immunology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jul 30; Vol. 16 (7), pp. e65787. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 30 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.65787 |
| Abstrakt: | Mal de Debarquement (MdD) is a rare vestibular disorder characterized by a rocking or swaying sensation following passive motion exposure, such as boat or airplane travel. The etiology and pathogenesis are unknown. Due to a lack of clinical awareness and research, it is underrecognized and misdiagnosed. We present a case of a 37-year-old male with classic MdD symptoms following an amusement park boat ride. Along with normal evaluations, including neurological and vestibular tests, the patient experienced relief with clonazepam, aligned with current management strategies. MdD's impact extends beyond physical symptoms, with studies showing significant economic and psychological burdens associated with the condition. Therefore, it is important to recognize MdD as a missed diagnosis that can potentially result in prolonged and debilitating symptoms that may require management with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), transcranial magnetic stimulation, or vestibular rehabilitation. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Nagliya et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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