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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Vestibular Disorders

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  • Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo.
  • Its prevalence and clinical presentation in pediatric populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of BPPV in children under 15 years old.
  • To analyze the clinical characteristics and affected semicircular canals in pediatric BPPV cases.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 423 children (median age 11) underwent vestibular assessment for balance disorders.
  • Dix-Hallpike and Roll-Supine tests with video-infrared goggles were used to detect positioning nystagmus.

Main Results:

  • BPPV was diagnosed in 10.2% (43/423) of the evaluated children.
  • The posterior semicircular canal was the most commonly affected (79%), followed by the horizontal canal (21%).
  • No cases of apogeotropic bilateral or anterior canal BPPV were observed.

Conclusions:

  • BPPV is a significant cause of vertigo in children.
  • Prompt evaluation and management of pediatric BPPV are essential to alleviate symptoms and restore daily function, mitigating associated anxiety.