Functional abnormality of the inner ear

What it means

An abnormality of the function of the inner ear.

The inner ear comprises the cochlea, three semicircular canals and the vestibule (labyrinth), and is directly responsible for hearing. Additionally, the vestibule and semicircular canals function to maintain balance or equilibrium.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category