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MeSH Heading: Perilymphatic Fistula
Tree Number(s): C09.218.568.900.608; C23.300.575.594
Unique ID: D000099103
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099103
Scope Note: An abnormal connection between inner ear and the surrounding structures, resulting in a leakage of the PERILYMPH. It is most common in a whiplash-type head trauma injury. Perilymph or labyrinthine fistulas may result in dizziness and/or intermittent hearing loss.
Entry Term(s): Labyrinthine Fistula; Perilymph Fistula
Previous Indexing: Fistula (1970-2025); Labyrinth Diseases (1970-2025)
Public MeSH Note: 2026
History Note: 2026
Date Introduced: 2026/01/01
Last Updated: 2026/01/01

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Perilymphatic Fistula MeSH Descriptor Data 2026