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[Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy]
Lidija Dimitrijević1, Hristina Colović, Vesna Zivković
1Klinicki centar Nis, Klinika za fizikalnu medicinu, rehabilitaciju i protetiku, Nis, Srbija i Crna Gora. lidijad@bankerinter.net
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|February 14, 2006
Summary
Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a rare infant disorder causing episodic head tilting. Early recognition of BPT can prevent unnecessary tests and parental anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
Background:
- Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is an episodic functional disorder of unknown cause.
- It is characterized by periods of torticollis in healthy infants.
Observation:
- Two infant cases of BPT are presented.
- Symptoms began in early infancy and resolved by age 3 years in one case.
- Episodes in both cases were sometimes accompanied by vomiting, pallor, and irritability.
Findings:
- Both patients exhibited normal psychomotor development.
- Diagnostic tests in both cases yielded normal results.
- The clinical course of BPT can vary, with some episodes presenting with associated symptoms.
Implications:
- Recognizing BPT is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
- Understanding BPT's clinical course can alleviate parental anxiety.
- Avoiding unnecessary investigations and treatments is a key implication of BPT diagnosis.