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Basilar impression in children.

J B Teodori, M J Painter

    Pediatrics
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Basilar impression, a treatable cause of childhood ataxia, involves bony abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction. Surgical intervention yielded positive outcomes for two pediatric patients presenting with ataxia and related neurological signs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Ataxia is a frequent neurologic sign in children.
    • Basilar impression, a bony abnormality of the craniovertebral junction, is an uncommon yet treatable cause of pediatric ataxia.

    Observation:

    • Two children presented with neck stiffness, ataxia, nystagmus, and corticospinal tract signs.
    • Basilar impression was diagnosed via specific radiologic studies.

    Findings:

    • Surgical treatment was performed for both children.
    • Both patients experienced favorable surgical outcomes.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition and surgical treatment of basilar impression can effectively manage pediatric ataxia.
  • This highlights the importance of considering treatable structural causes for neurologic signs in children.