Abstract
There are four major neuroanatomical structures associated with the ear that, when damaged, result in different neurologic clinical signs. These structures are the facial nerve, the ocular sympathetic tract, the vestibular receptors, and the cochlea. The clinical signs associated with disorders of each structure are discussed, followed by a summary of the diseases that should be considered in each case. The article begins with a description of the neuroanatomy of each of these structures.
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MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cat Diseases / diagnosis
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Cat Diseases / physiopathology*
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Cats
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Dog Diseases / diagnosis
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Dog Diseases / physiopathology*
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Dogs
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Ear / anatomy & histology
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Ear / physiology
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Ear Diseases / diagnosis
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Ear Diseases / physiopathology
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Ear Diseases / veterinary*
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Facial Paralysis / diagnosis
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Facial Paralysis / etiology
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Facial Paralysis / veterinary*
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Horner Syndrome / diagnosis
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Horner Syndrome / physiopathology
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Horner Syndrome / veterinary
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Neurologic Examination / veterinary*
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Vestibular Diseases / diagnosis
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Vestibular Diseases / physiopathology
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Vestibular Diseases / veterinary