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[Vertigo in children：composition and clinical characteristics].
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China.
Summary
Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo of Childhood (BPVC) and Vestibular Migraine (VM) are common causes of vertigo in children. Early diagnosis using medical history and vestibular tests is crucial for effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Vertigo in children is less common than in adults.
- Understanding the causes and characteristics of pediatric vertigo is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the composition and characteristics of vertigo in pediatric patients.
- To identify the most frequent causes of vertigo in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records, diagnoses, and examinations.
- Inclusion of 46 pediatric patients (≤17 years old) diagnosed with vertigo.
- Statistical analysis of common vertigo causes in children.
Main Results:
- Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo of Childhood (BPVC) was the most common cause (41.3%), followed by Vestibular Migraine (VM) (23.9%) and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (8.7%).
- BPVC patients were youngest at onset.
- Headaches were more frequent in VM patients; family history of vertigo/migraine was noted in VM patients.
Conclusions:
- BPVC, VM, and BPPV are the predominant causes of vertigo in children.
- Comprehensive evaluation including medical history, physical examination, and vestibular function tests aids in accurate diagnosis.
- Further research into pediatric vertigo is warranted.
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