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Eponym : Grisel syndrome.

Graciela Ortega-Evangelio1, Jose Juan Alcon, Julio Alvarez-Pitti

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario, Valencia, Spain. graciela_ortega@hotmail.com

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Grisel syndrome, a rare pediatric condition causing neck instability, often follows ENT surgery or infections. Early diagnosis with 3D CT and conservative treatment lead to successful outcomes.

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  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Rheumatology

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  • Grisel syndrome, or atlantoaxial non-traumatic subluxation, is a rare pediatric condition.
  • It typically presents as torticollis following ear, nose, and throat surgery or upper respiratory infections.

Observation:

  • A case of an 8-year-old girl with typical Grisel syndrome evolution is presented.
  • The patient presented with torticollis after an upper respiratory infection.

Findings:

  • Three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) scanning was crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Conservative treatment, including immobilization, was successfully implemented.

Implications:

  • Pediatricians must maintain a high index of suspicion for Grisel syndrome.
  • Prompt diagnosis and conservative management are key to preventing complications and ensuring favorable outcomes.