Tullio phenomenon
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What is Tullio phenomenon?[edit]
Tullio phenomenon is a type of sound-induced vertigo, dizziness, nausea and nystagmus.
Who discovered Trullio phenomenon?[edit]
It was first described in 1929 by the Italian biologist Prof. Pietro Tullio. (1881-1941) During his experiments on pigeons, Tullio discovered that by drilling tiny holes in the semicircular canals of his subjects, he could subsequently cause them balance problems when exposed to sound.
Related condtions - superior canal dehiscence syndrome[edit]
Tullio phenomenon is also one of the common symptoms of superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS), first diagnosed in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States.
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