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Vertigo as an isolated manifestation of nervous central system demyelination: a case report and literature review

Vertigo is a symptom responsible for a great number of visits to physicians' offices. Therefore, appropriate knowledge about its possible etiology and physiopathology is extremely important. We presented here a case that illustrated the various etiologies of vertigo and the importance of complete evaluation of the patient, always giving emphasis to clinical findings and complaints.

vertigo; demyelination; tomography


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