A 57-year-old woman is brought to the office due to a history of persistent vertigo and nausea. She has been unable to walk due to dizziness and has vomited once since this morning. She has no history of similar symptoms and no recent trauma. Physical examination reveals stability in the Romberg position and during tandem walk. Proprioception is intact. Dysfunction of which of the following structures best explains this patient's symptoms?

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A 57-year-old woman is brought to the office due to a history of persistent vertigo and nausea. She has been unable to walk due to dizziness and has vomited once since this morning. She has no history of similar symptoms and no recent trauma. Physical examination reveals stability in the Romberg position and during tandem walk.  Proprioception is intact.  Dysfunction of which of the following structures best explains this patient's symptoms?

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Eductional Objective: Vertigo is a sensation of excessive motion compared to physical reality.  It is most commonly due to dysfunction within the vestibular system.

A 57-Year-Old Woman Is Brought to the Office Due to a History