BPPV' de medikal tedavinin yeri ve D vitamini eksikliği ilişkisi
1.
2. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
4 grup
Semont manevrası ±betahistin
Brandt Daroff ± Betahistin
Tx yanıtları : Epley kriterleri
100% Semont +Betahistin grubunda
Semont ve Brandt Daroff +Betahistine
Her ikisine tek başına manevralardan
anlamlı ölçüde etkili
Cavaliere M, Mottola G, Iemma M. Benign paroxysmal
positional vertigo: a study of two manoeuvres with and
without betahistine. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2005
Apr;25(2):107-12
3. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Meta-analiz
Betahistin vs plasebo ile 7 test
Cupulo-canalolithiasis ve VBI olguları
Tx yanıtları : iyileşmiş/iyileşmemiş
Betahistin vs plasebo’nun faydası
Maksimum etki 32-36 mg/g , 3-8 hafta
Della Pepa C, Guidetti G, Eandi M. Betahistine in the
treatment of vertiginous syndromes: a meta-analysis.
Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2006 Aug;26(4):208-15
4. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Prospektif randomize, 2 grup
Betahistin 24 mg/g, 1 ay
Cawthorne-Cooksey egzersizi 6 kez/g,
4 hafta
Tx yanıtları : VDI, VDIss, VDIHRQoL, VSS
Ekzersiz betahistine göre daha iyi bir
tedavi seçimi olarak bulundu
Kulcu DG, Yanik B, Boynukalin S, Kurtais Y. Efficacy of a
home-based exercise program on benign paroxysmal
positional vertigo compared with betahistine.
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Jun;37(3):373-9
5. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Betahistin 48 mg/g, QoL ve baş dönmesi
semptomlarına etkisinin
değerlendirilmesi
3 ay pazarlama sonrası gözetim
2037 olgu 13 ülke 4 kıta
idiyopatik, BPPV, Meniere ve diğer
Tx yanıtları: DHI, SF-36, HADS
kesin sonuçlar yok
Pérez-Garrigues H , Kuessner D, Benecke H. Patient
baseline characteristics in an open-label multinational
study of betahistine in recurrent peripheral vestibular
vertigo: the OSVaLD study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007
Nov;23(11):2753-61
6. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
betahistine 48 mg/d in
recurrent peripheral vestibular vertigo
is associated with improvements in
objective measures of health-related
QoL and satisfactory tolerabilityBenecke H, Pérez-Garrigues H, Bin Sidek D, Uloziene I, D
K, Sondag E, Theeuwes A; OSVaLD investigators.
Effects of betahistine on patient-reported outcomes in
routine practice in patients with vestibular vertigo and
appraisal of tolerability: experience in the OSVaLD
study. Int Tinnitus J. 2010;16(1):14-24
7. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Betahistin 48 mg/gün
Tx yanıtları : DHI, SF-36, HADS
Rusya ve Romanya’da rekürren periferal
vestibülar vertigo hastalarının hayat
kalitesinin iyileşmesi
Betahistin ve piracetam, betahistine
göre daha etkili olabilir
8. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Epley manevrası sonrasında betahistinin
postural stabiliteye etkisinin
belirlenmesi
BPPV kesilme süresi: 60 gün
Statik posturografi ile salınım hızı
(+) DH testi sonrası 1 hf
Epley sonrası 10/20 gün
BPPV süresi < 60 gün olan hastaların
betahistin ile 10 gün tedavi sonrasında
postural stabilitelerinin normalleşmesi
Stambolieva K, Angov G. Effect of treatment with
betahistine dihydrochloride on the postural stability in
patients with different duration of benign paroxysmal
positional vertigo. Int Tinnitus J. 2010;16(1):32-6
9. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Prospektif randomize
Epley manevrasına ek olarak betahistin
48 mg/g etkisi
P-BPPV canalithiasis
Tx yanıtları :DHI, VDADLS, EEV, VSS
Betahistin+Epley, tek başına Epley veya
Epley+plaseboya göre daha etkili
Guneri EA, Kustutan O. The effects of betahistine in
addition to epley maneuver in posterior canal benign
paroxysmal positional vertigo. Otolaryngol Head Neck
Surg. 2012 Jan;146(1):104-8.
10. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Prospektif randomize
Epley manevrası ± 3 ilaç
Betahistin mesilat, flunarizin, gingko
Tx yanıtları:kür/ toplam efektif oran
Grup 1’de tedavi sonuçları daha iyi
4 hafta: farklılık yok
Zhang H, Geng M, Yan B, Lu X. Epley's manoeuvre versus
Epley's manoeuvre plus labyrinthine sedative in the
management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo:
prospective, randomised study. Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou
Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2012 Aug;26(16):750-2.
11. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Grup 1: Epley/Lempert manevrası
Grup 2: Betahistin mesilat
Dozaj rejimi?
MANEVRA UYGULANMAMASI?
Tx yanıtları: kür,nüks, inatçı
Manevra yapılan grupta düzelme
zamanı daha kısa
Otsuka K, Ogawa Y, Inagaki T, Shimizu S, Konomi U,
Kondo T, Suzuki M. Relationship between clinical
features and therapeutic approach for benign
paroxysmal positional vertigo outcomes. J Laryngol
Otol. 2013 Oct;127(10):962-7.
12. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Manevra sonrası rezidü semptomlarda
dimenhydrinate 50 mg/gün etkisi
Tx yanıtları :kür,nüks,inatçı
Dimenhydrinate, plasebo ve tedavisiz
grupla karşılaştırıldığında CRP sonrası
rezidü semptomları azaltmaktadır
DHI skorunda anlamlı düşüş yok
Kim MB, Lee HS, Ban JH. Vestibular suppressants after
canalith repositioning in benign paroxysmal positional
vertigo. Laryngoscope. 2014 Oct;124(10):2400-3
13. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Epley vs Sham manevrası
+ Betahistin
UYGUN MANEVRA UYGULANMAMASI?
Tx yanıtları :DHI ve diğer ölçüler
P-BPPV tedavisinde uygulanan etkisi
gösterilmiş pozisyonel manevraların
uygun pratisyen doktorlar tarafından
yapılması
Ballve Moreno JL, Carrillo Muñoz R, Villar Balboa I,
Rando Matos Y, Arias Agudelo OL, Vasudeva A, Bigas
Aguilera O, Almeda Ortega J, Capella Guillén A, Buitrago
Olaya CJ, Monteverde Curto X, Rodero Perez E, Rubio
Ripollès C, Sepulveda Palacios PC, Moreno Farres N,
Hernández Sánchez AM, Martin Cantera C, Azagra
Ledesma R. Effectiveness of the Epley's maneuver
performed in primary care to treat posterior canal
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: study protocol for
a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2014 May
21;15:179.
14. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Acil servis hastalarında manevra vs medikal
tedavi etkinliğinin karşılaştırılması
Geleneksel terapiler (benzodiazepinler,
antihistaminikler, antiemetikler, IV sıvılar)
Randomize, konrollü
Tx yanıtları:DHI ve diğer ölçütler
Standart medikal tedaviler ve
pozisyonel manevralar arasında
semptomatik rahatlama, acil serviste
kalış süresi ve hasta memnuniyeti
açısından farklılık yok
Sacco RR, Burmeister DB, Rupp VA, Greenberg MR.
Management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a
randomized controlled trial. J Emerg Med. 2014
Apr;46(4):575-81
15. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Manevralar sonrasında rezidü baş
dönmesine Danghong enjeksiyonun
etkisinin değerlendirilmesi
Servikal vertigo ve VBI iyileşmesinde
geleneksel Çin tıbbı etkili
Tx yanıtları :DHI ve diğer ölçütler
Manevralar sonrası rezidü baş
dönmesinin iyileşmesinde anlamlı
Deng W, Yang C, Xiong M, Fu X, Lai H, Huang W4.
Danhong enhances recovery from residual dizziness
after successful repositioning treatment in patients with
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Am J Otolaryngol.
2014 Nov-Dec;35(6):753-7
16. BPPV’de medikal tedavi
Heterojen hasta populasyonu (vestibülar vertigo, BPPV altgrup)
Düzgün olmayan sonuç ölçümleri
Farklı tedavi doz rejimleri ve süreleri
1- pozisyonel manevralar: gerekli
2- rezidü semptomlara yönelik medikal tedavi: kalitenin
iyileştirilmesine yönelik
17.
18. Mevcut ilişki
Vibert et al.
Osteoporotik ratlarda Otoconia morfolojik değişimleri
boyut dansite
2 mekanizma ile BPPV’yi indükleyebilir
19. Mevcut ilişki
Vibert et al.
bozulmuş biçimlenme
otoconia’nın ilgisinin yetersizliği
azalmış otoconia çözünmesi
bozulmuş transdüksiyon
20. Mevcut ilişki
Jeong SH et al. J Neurol 2013, Talaat HS et al Eur Arch Otorihinolaryngol 2014
Osteoporoz ,BPPV hastalarında daha yaygın
vit D, BPPV ile ilgili
vit D ,BPPV nüksetmesi ile ilişkili
Ca+2 çözünmesi endolenfteki serbest Ca+2 artışı
nedeniyle otoconia erimesini azaltabilir
23. BPPV’ye yatkınlık
Kadın
Kafa travması
Meniere
Vestibüler nörit
Migren
DM
HT
Tiroidit
Hiperlipidemi
İnme
Osteoporoz
İleri yaş
Yaşla birlikte artış prevalansı
18 - 39 0.5%
>60 3.4%
Ömür boyu insidans: 10% at 80
Parham et al. Laryngoscope 2013
24. BPPV’de nüks
27 %
Genellikle ilk 6 ay
40- 50%
Başarılı tedaviyle
5 yıl
kronik BPPV vakaları
serum 25(OH)D düzeyi
vit D takviyesinden sonra nüks yok
Büki et al, Med Hypotheses 2013
31. OTOCONIA
Dış kabukta tabakalı yapılar dış yüze dik
olarak yerleşmiştir
Dış kabukta tabakalı yapılar dış yüze dik
olarak yerleşmiştir
32. OTOCONIA ince yapısı
1- Dağınık filamentler
2- Küresel partiküller
3- Gözenekler
4- Radyal kanallar
Lins U et al. J Structural Biol 2000
33. OTOCONIA
Namlu-şekilli otoconia
gevşek matriks filamenti içinde
gömülü
Filamentler lateral olarak
bağlanmış yada otoconia
yüzeyine bağlanır
Otoconia çapraz
bağlantılar ile
diğerine
bağlantılı
34. OTOCONIA
Dağınık flamentlerin ve küresel
partiküllerin otokonia yüzeyini
kaplaması
Filamentler otokonia yüzeyi kenarlarında uzun
ve kıvrımlı olabilir
35. OTOCONIA
Dış bağlantılı fibröz jelatin katmanların desteklenmesi
Boşlukları sınırlandıran, çapraz
bağlantılı, izotropik 3D ağ örğülü
filamentler
İnce filamentlerle çapraz bağlanmış
boncuklu alt gruplar
41. OTOCONIA
Otoconia oluşumu ?
Otoconial membranda gömülme ?
Embriyogenez ve devri başlangıç süresince tartışmalı
Düşük Ca+2 endolenfiyle çevrili otoconia oluşumunun aktif
süreçler tarafından sıkı kontrolü
Mikroçevresel Ca+2 dengesi gereklidir
normal otoconia oluşumu
optimum mekanik duyu
42. OTOCONIA montajı
Otoconia montajında gerekli
1- Kristallerin Peri-maküler tohumlanması
Ca2+ sekestrasyonu by Oc90
recruiting otolin, osteopontin, fetuin, DSPP and/or calbindin
2- kristallerin merkezi maküler gelişimi
Ca2+ ve HCO3 salınımı− tüysü hücrelerden
Maküladan diğer otoconinlerin salgılanması
Oc90, Ca2+, HCO3 salgılanması− ve karanlık hücrelerden diğer
iyonlar
44. OTOCONIA
Otoconia montajında gerekli
Uygun stoichiometry ve olay sırası
Downregulasyon : anormal otoconia oluşumu
(inorganik yada azaltılmış)
Yaşa bağlı otokonia dejenerasyonu önlenmesi?
1- indükleyici protein yeniden ekspresyonu
2- iyonik homeostasis yeniden kurulması
47. OTOCONIA
Kemik and otoconia biyomineralizasyonu
1- protein matriks organizasyonu
2- spesifik alanlarda matriks oluşumu
3- bir düzen içinde mineral kristalleri depozisyonu
Biyomineralizasyon, osteoporozda işlevsiz
Zhao X et al Dev Biol 2007; Xu et al Dev Dyn 2010; Yang H et al PLoS One 2011; Vibert et al Audiol Neurootol 2008
48. OTOCONIA
Ca+2 kaynağı : tüylü hücreler
Ca+2 kristallerinin büyümesini düzenleyen ağ oluşturan matriks
proteinleri
49. OTOCONIA- Giriş uyaranı etkileyen faktörler
1. Bileşenler
2. Dansite
3. Kitle
4. Konum
Tüylü hücrelerine uyarıcı
girdi miktarını etkiler
50.
51. Gene
Symbol Aliases
Function
Consequences of
Loss of Function
Inner Ear Kidney Inner Ear Kidney
Channels and
ass proteins
KCNJ10 Kir4.1 or Kir1.2
Formation of
endocochlear potential Unknown Deafness Unknown
KCNQ1/
KCNE1 KvLQT1/minK or ISK
K+ secretion into
endolymph; endolymph
formation
Maintain PT brush border
membrane potential Deafness
No (KCNQ1) or modest
(KCNE1) urinary loss of
Na+ and glucose
KCNMA1/KCNMB1 BK channel, α1 and β1
K+ efflux from cochlear
inner hair cells
(Flow-dependent)
K+secretion in CNT and
CD
Progressive hearing loss
(only KCNMA1)
Impaired (flow-
dependent) renal
K+ excretion
CLCNKA Cl− channel Ka
Recycling of Cl− in strial
marginal cells and
vestibular dark cells;
endolymph formation
Basolateral
Cl−reabsorption in thin
ascending limb
Deafness when both
CLCNKB and CLCNKA
are defective
Nephrogenic diabetes
insipidus
CLCNKB Cl− channel Kb
Recycling of Cl− in strial
marginal cells and
vestibular dark cells;
endolymph formation
Basolateral
Cl−reabsorption in thick
ascending limb
Deafness when both
CLCNKB and CLCNKA
are defective Bartter syndrome
BSND Barttin
Recycling of Cl− in strial
marginal cells and
vestibular dark cells;
endolymph formation
Basolateral
Cl−reabsorption in thin
and thick ascending limbs Deafness Bartter syndrome
52. Endolenfin Ca+2 hemostazı
Tüysü hücre transdüksiyon kanalı: katyon kanalı
ve Ca+2 transdüksiyonu baskılar
ve endolenfatik Ca2+ olan hayvanlarda sağırlık ve
vestibüer defisit oluşmakta
53. Endolenfin Ca+2 hemostazı
Salgılama ve reabsorbsiyon mekanizmaları tarafından
kontrolü
Ca2+ reabsorbsiyonu
Ca2+-geçirgen kanallar
Ca2+ bağlayıcı proteinler
Ca atılımı
Ca2+-ATPaz yada Na+/Ca2+ dönüştürücü
55. Ca+2 kanal transport sistemi
1- apikal giriş kanalları
(TRPV5, TRPV6)
2- sitozolik Ca+2 bağlayıcı proteinler
(calbindin-D9 K, calbindin-D28 K)
3- bazolateral Ca+2 taşıyıcılarının ekstrüzyonu
(Na+ Ca+2 dönüştürücü, hücre zarı Ca+2 ATPaz)
1,25-OH2 vit D3- sistem upregülasyonunu sağlar
56. Vitamin D
Vitamin D reseptörü vücutta mevcut
Ca+2 ve P- metabolizması
Hücre proliferasyonu ve
diferansiasyonu
İmmünomodülasyon
nöromüsküler işlev
yabani fareler : güçlü vestibüler VDR
VDR olmadan Fareler : disfonksiyon
57. Vitamin D
vit D etkileri
Kemik dansitesi
Kemik kalitesi
kas performansı
vit D ilavesi
düşme ve yaşlılarda kırık risklerini azaltır
58. Vitamin D
Vitamin D reseptörü vücutta mevcut
Ca+2 ve P- metabolizması
Hücre proliferasyonu ve
diferansiasyonu
İmmünomodülasyon
nöromüsküler işlev
yabani fareler : güçlü vestibüler VDR
VDR olmadan Fareler : disfonksiyon
59. Vitamin D
Serum 25(OH)D vit seviyesinin değerlendirilmesi
<20 ng/ml: Eksiklik
21- 29 ng/mL : yetmezlik
> 30 ng/mL : yeterli derecede (40-60 ng/mL tercihen)
> 150 ng/mL : Zehirlenme
62. Vit D eksikliği ve BPPV
At 2003 Vibert et al. BPPV, osteoporoz ve osteopeni
arasında bir bağlantı önerdi
Vibert D, Kompis M, Hausler R. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older women may be
related to osteoporosis and osteopenia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2003;112:885-9.
63. Vit D eksikliği ve BPPV
Osteoporoz ( BMD) BPPV‘de yüksektir
Vibert 75% İsviçre
Parham 81% USA
Jeong 68% Güney Kore
Vibert et al Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2003; Jang et al Otol Neurotol 2009 ; Mikulec et al J
Laryngol Otol 2010; Yamanaka et al; Laryngoscope 2013; Jeong et al J Neurol 2013; Parham et al
Laryngoscope 2013; Büki et al Med Hypotheses 2013
64. Ortalama 25-OH vitamin D
düzeyi
BPPV hastaları
14.4 ± 8.4
Kontrol
19.1 ± 6.8
25-OH vitamin D düzeyi <20 ng/ml
BPPV hastaları
80%
Kontrol
60%
Jeong SH et al. J Neurol 2013
65. Vit D eksikliği ve BPPV
>50 yaş kadınlar arasında
Osteopeni 50% Osteoporoz 18%
Düşük D düzeyi & osteoporoz BPPV nüksü
Vit D takviyesi ile nükslerde azalma
Nüksler artmış manevra sayısını gerektirir
Vibert et al Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2003; Jang et al Otol Neurotol 2009 ; Mikulec et al J
Laryngol Otol 2010; Yamanaka et al; Laryngoscope 2013; Jeong et al J Neurol 2013; Parham et al
Laryngoscope 2013; Büki et al Med Hypotheses 2013
66. Vit D eksikliği ve BPPV
(-) BPPV ve tedavi edilmiş osteoporoz arasındaki ilişki
BPPV ve kemik döngüsü belirteçleri arasındaki korelasyon
P1NP düzeyi (oluşum belirteci)
Vitamin D :negatif etki
sNTX (rezorpsiyon belirteci):pozitif etki
Parham et al. Laryngoscope 2013
The first report was published in 2005. The efficiency of treatment was evaluated using the ‘’Epley criteria’’. It was concluded that betahistine, in addition to Semont reposition maneuvre or Brandt Daroff exercises, increased the effectivenes of these treatments.
An early metaanalysis included trials in which betahistine was compared with placebo. Those trials were composod of BPPV patients an VBI cases, treatment outcome was simply stated as improved or not improved, pointing towards a benefit of betahşstşne against placebo.
A prospective randomised study, which used 4 different vertigo control scales as the tratment outcome evaluatin methods, concluded that physical theraphy, in the form of Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises 6 times/d for 4 wks, was more effective than Betahistine 24 mg/d for 1 mo.
A large post marketing surveillance study involving more that 2000 patients, including BPPV patients, evaluated the effect of betahistine 48 mg/d on QoL and Dizziness symptoms; howvere no definite conclusions were drawn in this reort.
A study, known as the Osvald study, included an enourmous number of investigators, evaluated the effects of betahistine on what is called ‘’vestibular vertigo’’. No definite conclusins can be drawn regarding BPPV treatment from this heterogenous grroup of patients.
Consecutive Osvald studies from Russia and Romania, including patients with vestibular vertigo treated with Betahistine pointed out that medical treatment improves the quality of life of those patients.
An interesting study revealed that Betahistine treatment , in addition to Epley’s maneuvre, effectively normalised the postural stability of patients with BPPV.
Our prospective randomised and placebo controlled study included a homogenous group of BPPV cases, only posterior canal canalithiasis patients, in contrast to previous studies with a variety of BPPV and other vertigo patients.
Treatment outcomes were measured with 4 different scales, and it was concluded that, Betahistine treatment in addiditon to Epley’s maneuvre was more effective than the maneuvre alone or combined with placebo with regard to improvement of symptoms in certain patients.
A prospective randomised study evaluated the effects of 3 different drugs, Betahistine mesilate, flunarizine and gingko biloba, after Epley’s maneuvre. It was reported that, while a better response obtained in patients treated with Betahistine in addition to the maneuvre; there was no difference betweent the maneuvre alone or medically treeated groups at 1 month.
A study, which I strongly criticise for not performing a respositioning maneuvre in one group of patients and leaving them alone with medical treatment; finally concluded that maneouvres lead to shorter resloyion times.
Another study showed that dramamine reduced the residual syptoms after repositon maneuvres, however it was not effective in reducing DHI scores after treatment.
Another study, which I strongly criticise again, utilised a Sham naeuvre instead of Epley maneuvre; and compared the results after these maneuvres alone or with Betahisteine treatment. I think that it is not ethical to perform a sham maneuver or not to perform any maneuver at all, for the sake of a scentific study in a disease like BPPV , which may lead to serious possible consequences like fall and injuries when not properly managed. This study, not surprisingly, pointed out to the effectiveness of repositioning maneuvers.
A recent study, in which the ‘’standart medical care’’ was regarded as the conventional theraphy with benzozodiazepines, antihistamines, antiemetics and IV fluids;
concluded that repositining maneuvres were not more effective than emergency department medications in BPPV patients.
This study is in a strong conflict, not only with the daily practice, but also with the huge otology literature data, proving the great success of repositionign maneuvres for the tretment of PBBV.
Lastly, traditional chinese medications were aslo shown to improve residual dizzness after maneuvres.
Dear colleagues
It was reported that the structure of otoconia changes significantly in osteoporotic rats; Their size is increased and their density is decreased
These changes may induce BPPV by:
1- Decreased calcium fixation leading to a disturbed remodeling of the internal structure of the otoconia, as well as in their attachment on the otoconial membrane.
2- Increased concentration of free calcium in the endolymph might induce reduction in its capacity to dissolve the dislodged otoconia, in addition to affecting electromechanical transduction of the sensory epithelium.
It was recently shown that osteoporosis is more common BPPV patients; Vit D defiiency is reltaed to BPPV and very low leves are associated eith recurrences.
Vit D deficiency is very common, even in hot sunny countries. Scarf and burka wearing, and indoor living styles were thought to prevent the necessary ultrviolet exosure of the skin in those regions.
Otseoporosis is more common in older patients; women are 7 times more affected.
1- year prevalence of new and recurrent BPPV attacks rises steeply with age: from 0.5% in 18 - 39 year olds to 3.4% in over 60 years of age.
The lifetime incidence of BPPV reaches almost 10% by the age of 80
There is a recurrence rate of BPPV 27 %, mostly in the first 6 month. Generally accepted recurrence rate of BPPV after successful treatment is 40–50% at 5 years
Cases with chronically recurrent severe BPPV episodes are prone to multiple recurrences.
In those patients serum 25(OH)D levels are low and BPPV was shown not to recur after supplementation with vitamin D
Immature developing otoconia range in shapes and sizes with trigonal, spindle and dumbbell shapes.
Mature otoconia are scylindrical in shape bodies with lengths of 10–50 μm and pointed ends.
The otoconia are composed of inorganic calcium carbonate (calcite) crystals deposited onto a central core of organic central core matrix consisted of glycoproteins.
The main inorganic component is a calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
The organic component is usually a predominant glycoprotein plus low-abundant glycoproteins (minor otoconins), proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
The core, periphery and the external surface of the crystals all have inter-connecting fibrous material with varied diameters and organization.
These fibers are likely made up of the inner ear-specific collagen called otolin.
They are the only mammalian hard tissue mineralized by calcium carbonate, whereas the other two systems, bone and teeth, consist of calcium phosphate.
The core, periphery and external surface of the crystals have inter-connecting fibrous material with varied diameters and organization.
Otoconia crystals are partially embedded in a membranous/fibrous matrix and are tethered by proteinaceous filaments to the kinocilium of the underlying hair cells.
Western blot analysis of Otoconin 90 expression in mouse brain tissue extract (A) and SK-MEL-28 (B) and THP-1 (C) whole cell lysates.
Immunofluorescence staining of methanol-fixed HeLa cells showing cytoplasmic and membrane localization.
Expression of OTOCONIN at early embryonic stages; the growing endolymphatic duct (arrowhead) and the dorsal part of the otic vesicle are strongly labeled
The gene PLA2L in chromosome 15, encodes a 95-kDa glycoprotein which s the major protein of the utricular and saccular otoconia and also SSCS and cochlea, thus was named otoconin-95.
Panoramic view of an otoconium fractured in a plane parallel to its main axis, show an organic central core (CO) formed by a tight meshwork of filaments
and a dense crystalline outer shell (OS).
The transition between core and mineralized outer shell is abrupt and the interface between core and outer shell follows the basic contour of the otoconia,
including their triplanar faceted ends.
Occasionally the freeze-fracture knife shears the mineralized matrix, leaving knife marks on the surface (*)
A closeup of the interface shows short filaments radiating in an orderly way from the core matrix (CO) ending perpendicularly on the inner surface of the outer shell.
Laminar structures are disposed perpendicularly to the otoconial the external surface in outer shell mineral matrix.
Globular glycoproteins particles are present on the fracture faces of the laminar composite crystalline matrix.
Ultrastructure of the otoconia reval 4 different elements; namely
Last figure: Three adjacent otoconia appear to be linked to one another by filament cross-links
Meandering filaments (arrowheads) and globular particles (arrows) cover the surfaces of the otoconia
The filaments can be long and bend over the edges of the otoconia surface; last figure: fine details of the filament’s “beaded” structure
The layer consists of a cross-linked, isotropic three-dimensional meshwork of filaments that delimit small and large cavities.
Higher magnification shows that the filaments have a beaded substructure (arrows) and are cross-linked by thinner filaments (arrowheads).
Scanning electron micrograph of the utricular macula from the inner ear of a wild-type Mouse:
The lower left area shows the layer of normal otoconia,
In the upper right portion, the otoconia have been removed to reveal the supporting gelatinous matrix of the otoconial membrane.
The exposed raw surface of the mineral matrix reveals pore-like openings.
Inset: Thin filaments (arrowheads) radiate laterally from the beaded filaments
Surface filaments shows interconnecting thinner filaments.
The pore-like openings appear near or under the surface filaments.
The mineralized outer shell of this otoconium shows several deep radial channels that connect the central core with the otoconium’s outer surface
Diagram summarizing the organization of the filaments in the otoconial mass and gelatinous matrix.
The supporting gelatinous matrix is in direct contact with the otoconial mass and consists of a cross-linked, isotropic three-dimensional network of filaments
A loose filament network forms the inter-otoconial matrix
(c) A network of meandering beaded filaments covers the surface of the otoconia
(d) Internally, the otoconia contain a central core of densely organized filaments
A number of proteins execute a variety of roles in otoconia development:
Some are responsible for crystal seeding and growth and
others for attachment to the specific site above the macular sensory epithelium of the utricle and the saccule.
How otoconia are formed and subsequently embedded in the otoconial membrane remains still unclear:
In mammals, this process is initiated during embryogenesis and turnover in otoconia has been debated after maturation.
A number of proteins execute a variety of roles in otoconia development.
Some are responsible for crystal seeding and growth and others for attachment to the specific site above the macular sensory epithelium of the utricle and the saccule.
Despite the identification of numerous component and regulatory proteins involved in otoconia formation and numerous genes that underlie otoconia abnormality,
to date, we have yet to learn what exactly these proteins/genes do in the process of otoconia formation
Formation of otoconia surrounded by low-calcium endolymph is a tightly controlled active process
It is still unclear how microenvironmental Ca2+ is balanced for normal otoconia formation and optimal mechanosensation in the gravity receptor organ
Information is incomplete as to what guides this extracellular otoconial protein assembly to crystallize only above the macula but not the cupula or tectorial membrane
A two-step model for otoconia assembly was reported as:
1- The first step is the peri-macular seeding of crystals near the transitional epithelium (TE) and the marginal zone (MZ) of the sensory epithelium.
It involves the sequestration of Ca2+ by Oc90 (or OMP in fish) to form minute Oc90-CaCO3 seeds,
which then recruit other minor proteins including otolin (or otolin-like protein), osteopontin, fetuin, DSPP (starmaker in fish) and/or calbindin
Ca2+-protein refers to Ca2+ binding proteins (osteopontin, fetuin and possibly DSPP and/or calbindin).
2- The second stage involves the central macular growth of crystals, extrusion of Ca2+ and HCO3− from hair cells and
secretion of other otoconins from the macula are critical for the central growth of otoconia.
Oc90, Ca2+, HCO3− and other ions are also secreted by dark cells located in the “roof” of the utricle and they likely form minute Oc90-CaCO3 crystal seeds as well
Assembled otoconia crystals are attached to the kinocilium by fibrous or adhesion proteins including otolin (or otolin-like protein), otogelin, tectorins, and otoancorin.
Proper stoichiometry and a sequence of timed events are required for assembling the otoconia complex.
Downregulation of a single protein can lead to anomalous (inorganic or much reduced) otoconia formation.
In order to prevent age related otoconia degeneration; it might be logical to
1- induce protein re-expression and 2- re-establishment of ionic homeostasis of the endolymph
The organic core is mainly (90%) composed of otoconin 90. It is directly in contact with the endolymph through pore-like openings located on the surface.
These openings provide the homeostatic control of the chemical environment moving out of and into the core of otoconia.
For normal otoconial function, Ca2+ and carbonate (CO3− ) in the endolymph should be kept at critical levels.
Ca2+ level should be locally increased to initiate mineralization of the protein core.
However, it is also important to maintain a low Ca2+ level to prohibit unnecessary mineralization of the rest of the labyrinth.
Bone and otoconia biomineralization resembles to each other:
1- organization of the protein matrix is similar
2- matrix formation of at specific sites
3- deposition of mineral crystallites in an ordered manneris tightly regulated
In animal experiments, it has been shown that biomineralization is dysfunctional in osteoporosis
The source of calcium in the endolymph is thought to be the extrusion of Ca from the hair cells.
Similiar to bone, matrix proteins form a network to regulate the growth of the Ca crystals.
The components, density, mass and location of the crystals affect the amount of stimulus input to the hair cells.
Fractured and loosened otoliths are shown
Severeal genes are involved in the expression of ion channel and ion transporter systems of the inner ear:
Compartments of the cochlea. Gene names of expressed ion channels and transporters are illustrated within the approximate position.
A: cross section through the cochlear duct.
B: inner hair cell (IHC).
C: outer hair cell (OHC).
D: stria vascularis.
DC, Deiter's cells; CC, Claudius' cells; HC, Hensen's cells; OS, outer sulcus cells; SC, supporting cells; I–V, specialized fibrocyte types.
Channels, transporters, and pumps expressed in both the inner ear and kidney.
The transduction channel in hair cells is a Ca2+-permeable nonselective cation channel.
Both elevated and reduced concentrations of Ca2+ have been shown to suppress transduction currents and microphonic potentials.
Consistent with the importance of Ca2+ homeostasis in the endolymph are the observations that,
mice and guinea pigs with reduced or elevated endolymphatic Ca2+ concentrations are deaf and have vestibular deficits.
The endolymphatic Ca2+ concentration is controlled by secretory and reabsorptive mechanisms:
Ca2+ reabsorption may occurs through paracellular and transcellular pathways.
1- Ca2+-permeable channels as Ca2+ uptake mechanisms, 2- Ca2+ binding proteins as Ca2+ buffers in the cytosol,
and 3- Ca2+-ATPases or Na+/Ca2+ exchangers as Ca2+extrusion mechanisms
Epithelial calcium channels (calbindins), Na/Ca exchangers and plasma membrane Ca pumps are involved in transepithelial absorption of Ca from the endolymph:
These structures contribute to temporal and spatial modulation of endolymph Ca concentration endolymph to maintain the environment adequate for calcium homeostasis
The critical Ca2+ balance is achieved by the epithelial Ca2+ channel transport system of the inner ear. This system includes:
1- apical entry channels (TRPV5 and TRPV6),
2- cytosolic Ca2+ buffering proteins (calbindin-D9 K and calbindin-D28 K),
3- basolateral Ca2+ extruding transporters (sodium–calcium exchangers and plasma membrane calcium ATPases)
This epithelial Ca channel transport system is expressed as transcripts in the semicircular canal duct, cochlea and utricle
Vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3) upregulates the epithelial Ca2+ channel transport system through vitamin D receptors in the inner ear
The serum level of vitamin D is influenced by various factors including nutritional status and exposure to sun.
Through its receptors in every cell of the body, it has major roles in Calcium and phosphorus metabolism, Cell proliferation and differentiation , Immunomodulation and Neuromuscular function
While the Wild mice with robust vestibular VDR has normal verstibular activites; Mice without VDR shows a clear vestibular ysfunction
The classical effects of vitamin D are that on bone density, bone quality and muscle performance
vitamin D supplementation reduces the risks of falls and fractures in elderly people due to the effect of vitamin D by improving neuromuscular function.
vitamin D receptor is present in the cells throughout the body and is involved not only in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus;
but also in many important roles in cell proliferation and differentiation as well as immunomodulation.
The functions of vitamin D are mediated through the nuclear VDR.
The wild type mice have robust vitamin D receptor expression in the vestibular organs, however the mice without vestibular D receptor show vestibular dysfunction
during evaluation of the balance function using the accelerating rotarod, tilting platform, rotating tube and the swim test,
Kişideki vitamin D düzeyini değerlendirmek için yarı ömrü 2-3 hafta olan, hem vitamin D alımını hem de endojen yapımı gösteren 25(OH)D düzeyine bakılmalıdır.
Biyolojik aktif form 1,25(OH)2D ideal ölçüm için uygun değildir, çünkü yarı ömrü 4-6 saat kadar kısa ve dolaşımdaki düzeyleri 25(OH)D’den 1000 kat daha düşüktür
25(OH)D düzeyi 20 ng/mL’den düşük ise D vitamini eksikliği,
21 ile 29 ng/mL arasında ise D vitamini yetersizliği,
30 ng/mL’den yüksek ise yeterli düzey (tercih edilen 40-60 ng/mL) ve
150 ng/mL’den yüksek ise D vitamini intoksikasyonu olarak kabul edilmektedir
Predisposing factors for osteoporosis are smoking, alcohol consumption, steroids chronic renal failure,
The diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by BMD measurement made with dual x-ray absorptiometry of spine and hip.
The prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis (decreased BMD) among BPPV is higher in both women and men with BPPV
(Vibert 75% Switzerland; Parham 81% USA; Jeong 68% South Korea)
The prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis (decreased BMD) among BPPV is higher in both women and men with BPPV
Serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D was found to be significantly lower in patients with BPPV than the controls (14.4 versus 19.1 ng/ml).
Also, patients with BPPV showed a significantly higher prevalence of decreased serum vitamin D below 20 ng/ml 80.0 vs. 60.1 % than the controls.
Osteopenia may be as high as 50% and osteoporosis prevelance is 18% among women >50 years old.
Low vitamin D levels are associated with recurrence of BPPV and the recurrences are relieved with vitamin D supplementation.
Patients with osteoporosis have increased recurrence rate of BPPV and require increased number of repositioning maneuvers.
A statistically significant negative association was observed between BPPV and “treated osteoporosis” in women aged 51 to 60 years and a trend in older women.
Also (an indirect) correlation was reported to exists between the presence of BPPV and (disorders) levels of biochemical markers of bone turnover.
P1NP is a marker of formation and NTx is a marker of resorption; and both are metabolites of type-I collagen (90% of organic bone matrix)
BPPV patients had higher P1NP levels .
Vit D had a negative influence and sNTX had a positive influence and on P1NP levels.
A prospective randomised study is on the way since December 2013
to determine whether the supplementation of vitamin D and calcium prevents recurrences of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in patients with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency
However, establishment of a causal link between BPPV and decreased vitamin requires animal experiments and after that, a clinical trial that looks for preventive effects of vitamin D supplementation on the recurrence rates in patients with BPPV and low serum vitamin D.
As the link between two disorders appears to be strong, this fact may lead to a paradigm shift in the management of BPPV
A proactive aprroach by
1- Not only treatment of the acute episode with canalith repositioning; but also
2- Prevention of recurrent episodes through management of associated disorder of bone turnover (routine D vit supplementtation)
Such a proactive management may lead to a reduction in fall and fracture risk in the geriatric population; in patients without known history of osteoporosis, presentation with BPPV should serve as a harbinger of an undiagnosed disorder of bone turnover