title: [Benign paroxysmal vertigo or benign postural vertigo].
abstract: This paper defines the benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV). It recalls the etiopathogenicity of this syndrome and describes the different types of BPV and their treatment by "liberatory maneuvers". The paper also discusses the need for an otoneurological examination to reach an exact diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Service ORL, Université de Liège.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Boniver
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009760:Nystagmus, Physiologic; D011187:Posture; D014717:Vertigo / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Le vertige paroxystique bénin ou vertige de position bénin.