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Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy
H A Cohen1, M Nussinovitch, A Ashkenasi
1Department of Pediatrics, Hasharon Hospital, Petach Tikvah, Israel.
Insights
Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy involves brief head-tilting episodes starting in the first month of life. This self-limiting condition typically resolves by age five, as observed in seven infant patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a rare, episodic disorder affecting infants.
- Characterized by abnormal head posturing, it presents early in life.
Observation:
- The study followed seven infants diagnosed with benign paroxysmal torticollis.
- Episodes typically begin within the first month of life.
- Head-tilting episodes recurred at variable intervals.
Findings:
- Benign paroxysmal torticollis is a self-limited condition.
- The disorder resolved in all observed patients by age five.
- No long-term sequelae were noted in the follow-up.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of BPT can alleviate parental concerns about potential neurological issues.
- Understanding BPT's self-limiting nature aids in appropriate clinical management.
- Further research can explore the underlying mechanisms of this benign infantile condition.
Abstract:
Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy is characterized by periods of torticollic posturing of the head. The onset of the episodes usually occurs during the first month of life and may recur at varying intervals until the age of 1-5 years. This appears to be a self-limited disorder. The follow-up of 7 patients with benign paroxysmal torticollis is presented.