Neck And Brain Venous Lesions In Meniere’s Disease

Objectives: The authors evaluate the incidence of Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) in patients with Meniere’s Disease (MD). Methods: Between April 2013 and April 2020, 622 patients with diagnosis of Meniere’s Disease were included, all were submitted to duplex ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRI) with TOF 2D and 3D reconstruction and compared to a control population. Results: Chronic Cerebo-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) was demonstrated in 81.4% of patients with Meniere’s disease vs. 12.7% of the volunteers. Visible defects were present in 90% of the cases. There was a high correlation, round 90%, between ultrasound exam and MRI. Conclusion: Our results suggest that there is a high incidence of neck and brain veins in patients suffering of Menière's disease.