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Using Eye-tracking to Assess the Relative Importance of Visual and Vestibular Input to Subcortical Motion Processing in the Roll Plane

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Dizziness and vertigo in the adolescent.

Jennie Taylor¹, Howard P Goodkin

¹Department of Neurology, University of Virginia Health Systems, PO Box 800394, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

|April 9, 2011

Summary

Dizziness and vertigo in adolescents are uncommon, with most outpatient cases diagnosed as migraine headaches. This review covers differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management, focusing on common causes and red flags.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pediatrics
Otolaryngology

Background:

Dizziness and vertigo are infrequent complaints in adolescent outpatient settings.
Migraine headache is the most common diagnosis among adolescents presenting with these symptoms.

Observation:

Adolescent dizziness and vertigo evaluations often lead to migraine diagnoses.
Differential diagnosis includes chronic daily headaches and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Certain presentations may necessitate neuroimaging.

Findings:

Migraine is the predominant diagnosis for adolescent vertigo and dizziness.
A systematic approach is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Identifying red flags is essential for timely intervention.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering migraine in adolescent dizziness.
Provides a framework for evaluating and managing these symptoms in adolescents.
Emphasizes the need for further research into the epidemiology of adolescent vertigo.