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Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy
H A Cohen1, M Nussinovitch, A Ashkenasi
1Department of Pediatrics, Hasharon Hospital, Petach Tikvah, Israel.
Pediatric Neurology
|November 1, 1993
Summary
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.