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Characteristics and diagnostic approach of vestibular migraine in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Auris Nasus Larynx 2023; 50:218-227. [PMID: 35843849 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vestibular migraine (VM) is the most common cause of episodic vertigo afflicts 1% of the general population. The complexity of VM is owing to the migrainous, and vestibular components and much knowledge have been gained in recent years on VM in the adult population. Akin to that, numerous studies focusing on VM in children and adolescent has emerged. We reviewed the literature to understand the characteristics and diagnostic approach of VM in children and adolescents. METHODS A literature search was conducted over a period of one month (April 2022). RESULTS 16 articles were selected based on our objective and selection criteria. A total of patients was included, with a median age of 10.9 years. 11 studies diagnosed VM based on diagnostic criteria. Caloric test and electro/videonystagmography are the most favoured investigation used (50%). Imaging was performed in 56.2% of included studies. CONCLUSION Deciphering the ideal diagnostic approach for VM is prudent to ensure children and adolescents suffering from VM are treated earlier. VM can be diagnosed using the established diagnostic criteria, which requires thorough and meticulous history taking. The available oto-neurological examination aims to exclude other disorders as its significance in diagnosing VM is still debatable.
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Haripriya GR, Lepcha A, Augustine AM, John M, Philip A, Mammen MD. Prevalence, clinical profile, and diagnosis of pediatric dizziness in a tertiary care hospital. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 146:110761. [PMID: 34000496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric dizziness is an uncommon complaint presenting to the Otolaryngology clinic. While the term dizziness may be used to describe any altered sensation of orientation to the environment which includes presyncope, light-headedness and ataxia, vertigo refers to a false sensation of motion of self or surroundings. Although a variety of etiologies are known to cause dizziness and vertigo, evaluation of this symptom becomes challenging in children who are unable to clearly explain what they experience, the provoking factors, associated symptoms and the duration of attacks. Vestibular tests are also difficult to conduct in the pediatric age group leading to apathy from the clinician. OBJECTIVES To ascertain the prevalence of pediatric vertigo in children under 18 years of age, presenting to the Otolaryngology Clinic of a tertiary care hospital, and to describe the clinical profile, investigations and diagnosis in these children. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional, descriptive clinical study was undertaken from January 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. All children below the age of 18 years presenting to our department with primary complaints of dizziness were included in the study. After a thorough history and physical examination, screening methods and diagnostic tests were conducted to make a diagnosis. Referrals were sought from other specialties when necessary. RESULTS The number of children visiting the Department for various ENT ailments during the study period was 10,950. Among these 89 children presented with a primary complaint of dizziness. Their ages ranged from 3 to 18 years; mean age was 11.42 years (SD 3.45). A diagnosis was made in all except two children. The most common cause of dizziness in the age group less than 6 years was benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (BPVC) and in the older children was migraine associated vertigo, which was also the commonest overall diagnosis made (28.1%). This was followed by circulation related dizziness like orthostatic hypotension and vasovagal syncope (15.7%). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of pediatric dizziness in children presenting to the Otolaryngology clinic was 0.8%. The diagnosis of pediatric vertigo may be challenging, but careful history and examination along with guided investigations and referrals results in correct diagnosis in almost all patients.
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- G R Haripriya
- Otorhinolaryngology, MGM Healthcare Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600029, India.
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- Department of Otorhinolarynglogy Unit IV, Christian Medical College Vellore, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolarynglogy Unit IV, Christian Medical College Vellore, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolarynglogy Unit IV, Christian Medical College Vellore, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolarynglogy Unit IV, Christian Medical College Vellore, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolarynglogy Unit IV, Christian Medical College Vellore, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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Unraveling the Etiology of Pediatric Vertigo and Dizziness: A Tertiary Pediatric Center Experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57050475. [PMID: 34064850 PMCID: PMC8151727 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57050475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Numerous authors have reported that the commonest type of vertigo in children is migraine-associated vertigo (vestibular migraine and benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood—BPV). We aimed to provide the possible etiological background of vertigo and dizziness in Slovenian children. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case series of pediatric vertigo and dizziness children referred to the tertiary pediatric otorhinolaryngology center from 2015 to 2020. Children received a complete audiological and vestibular workup and were referred to pediatric specialists depending on the clinical presentation. Results: Of 257 children (42% male, 58% female) aged 1–17 years (M = 10.9, SD = 4.3 years) in 19.1% vertigo and dizziness were classified as central, in 12.4% as a peripheral vestibular, in 10.9% as a hemodynamic, in 5.8% as a psychological and none as visual by pediatric neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, cardiologists, psychologists or ophthalmologists, respectively. 40.8% (20) children with central vertigo had BPV (7.8% of all children) and 8.2% (4) migrainous vertigo. In 43.6% (112 children), the etiology remained unclassified. Conclusions: After a thorough multidisciplinary workup, the etiology of vertigo and dizziness was unraveled in the majority of children referred to our tertiary otorhinolaryngology center. The most common cause was central; however, in a considerable number, the etiology remained unclassified. The latter could be attributed to the self-limiting nature of vertigo spells. Hence, a child presenting with dizziness and vertigo requires a multidisciplinary approach, in which referral to a neurologist is, in most cases, essential.
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OBJECTIVES Vertigo is a relatively common complaint in children with 5.3% of pediatric patients complaining of this symptom. Although the causes of vertigo have been well established in adults, the diagnoses in children have not been well described. The aims of this systematic review are to discover the current information regarding etiologies of vertigo in children and to determine the most common diagnoses that present with vertigo in pediatric patients. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were searched using the PRISMA guidelines. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were established a priori. All results were analyzed using a Bayesian methodology for point estimation and credible interval calculation. RESULTS From the database searches, 1419 titles were reviewed. Twenty-two studies met inclusion criteria. From these studies, a total of 2726 children aged 2 months to 19 years were reported. The top 4 diagnoses associated with childhood vertigo include vestibular migraine (23.8%; credible interval, 22.3%-25.5%), benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (13.7%; credible interval, 12.4%-15%), idiopathic or no identified association (11.7%; credible interval, 10.5%-12.9%), and labyrinthitis/vestibular neuronitis (8.47%, credible interval, 7.46%-9.55%) accounting for approximately 57% of cases. Less common diagnoses included Meniere disease and central nervous system tumors. CONCLUSIONS Although the most common causes of pediatric vertigo include vestibular migraine and benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, the etiologies are myriad. Rates and credible intervals are provided to permit a probabilistic diagnostic approach to these children.
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Mahmood AN, Abulaban O, Janjua A. (Doctor…My child keeps falling over) unexpected MRI findings in children with history of frequent falls and dizziness: a case series. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:e229849. [PMID: 31272995 PMCID: PMC6613963 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Frequent falls and dizziness are common complaints in children. These symptoms can be caused by wide range of underlying pathologies including peripheral vestibular deficits, cardiac disease, central lesions, motor skills delay and psychogenic disorders. We report three paediatric cases who presented with complaints of repeated falls and imbalance. MRI scan revealed underlying brain lesions (frontal lobe arteriovenous malformation, exophytic brain stem glioma and cerebellomedullary angle arachnoid cyst with cerebellar tonsillar ectopia). By reporting these cases, we would like to emphasise the importance of a thorough assessment of children with similar symptoms by detailed clinical history, physical examination and maintaining low threshold for investigations, including radiological imaging. Taking in consideration, the wide range of differential diagnosis, the challenge of obtaining detailed history and difficulty of performing reliable physical examination in this age group. Management of underlying disorders can be medical, surgical or just observational.
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- Ashraf Nabeel Mahmood
- ENT Department, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- ENT Department, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- ENT Department, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Abouzari M, Abiri A, Djalilian HR. Successful treatment of a child with definite Meniere's disease with the migraine regimen. Am J Otolaryngol 2019; 40:440-442. [PMID: 30803806 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Emerging evidence suggests substantial overlap between the symptoms of Meniere's disease (MD) and migraine-related cochlear/vestibular disorders. We report a 5-year-old girl with a 6-month history of left-sided hearing loss followed by daily episodes of vertigo, headache, and vomiting who met the criteria for definite MD. The patient became symptom-free and gained near normal hearing levels after starting on a 6-week migraine diet/lifestyle regimen with riboflavin and magnesium. We believe that the symptoms of MD may be primarily due to a vestibular migraine phenomenon. Pediatric MD patients may benefit from migraine lifestyle/dietary changes with control of both cochlear and vestibular symptoms.
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- Mehdi Abouzari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, USA.
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Ciolek PJ, Kang E, Honaker JA, Woodson EA, Hopkins BS, Anne S. Pediatric vestibular testing: Tolerability of test components in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 113:29-33. [PMID: 30174003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Objective of the study is to define rates of successful completion of components of pediatric vestibular testing (VT). METHODS Retrospective review of VT performed on patients less than 18 years of age from 2004 to 2015. RESULTS 188 pediatric patients (mean age: 13.9 ± 3.56 years old, range 2-17 years) underwent testing. Thirty-five (18.6%) had abnormal test results. Pediatric patients unable to complete all aspects of VT could still complete an average of 7.9 ± 4.0 of 12 test components. The optokinetic tracking test was the most commonly omitted component of the vestibular tests. In a multivariate analysis, failure to perform Nylen-Barany positional testing (χ2 27.5, p < 0.0001) or Dix-Hallpike (5.66, p = 0.0174) testing was associated with inability to obtain final diagnosis on VT. CONCLUSIONS Interpretable VT may be obtained in most children, even in those that do not tolerate the full testing protocol. Spontaneous and gaze-evoked nystagmus testing maybe considered as part of initial testing protocol before attempting less well-tolerated components such as bithermal calorics or components that require VNG goggles.
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- Peter J Ciolek
- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Devaraja K. Vertigo in children; a narrative review of the various causes and their management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 111:32-38. [PMID: 29958611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Vertigo is a not an uncommon symptom in children, but often the treating doctors are unsure of the diagnosis and the management of these cases. This narrative review of the literature discusses the brief etiopathology, the clinical manifestations and the management algorithm of most of the conditions causing vertigo in children. The relevant information has been condensed into a table for the perusal of the readers, which would assist in the appropriate management of these children.
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- K Devaraja
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Long-term evaluation of the effect of middle ear effusion on the vestibular system in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 109:13-16. [PMID: 29728166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Otitis media with effusion (OME) is one of the most common clinical conditions in childhood. Fluid accumulation in the middle ear may impact inner ear. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this random sample cohort study was to investigate whether the past history of middle ear effusion has a long-term negative impact on the vestibular system in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was carried out on 22 children aged 7-15 years who had undergone drainage of the middle ear 5 years before evaluation. The control group consisted of 29 healthy children aged 4-17 years. Vestibular function was examined using sway posturography and electronystagmography (ENG). RESULTS The stabilogram parameters of the study group and the control group were compared. The field of developed area (FDA) and the average body sway velocity (ASV) were analyzed. Elevated stabilogram parameters of FDA and ASV, both with eyes open and eyes closed, were found in the study group. Statistically significant values (p < 0.05) were present for ASV with eyes open and with eyes closed. The ENG recordings were analyzed in both groups. In the study group, spontaneous nystagmus was observed in 40.9% of the children and positional nystagmus occurred in 63.6% of the children. According to tests, eye tracking test was impaired in 27.3% of cases. Rotatory chair testing revealed asymmetry in 18.2% of the children. CONCLUSION The presence of effusion in the middle ear in the past has a negative impact on the vestibular part of the inner ear. Clinicians should be aware of the possible negative impact of middle ear effusion on the vestibular function in children with a history of otitis media with effusion. With seeimingly asymptomatic children clinicians should inquire parents about symptoms of dysequlibrium and imbalance.
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Filippopulos FM, Albers L, Straube A, Gerstl L, Blum B, Langhagen T, Jahn K, Heinen F, von Kries R, Landgraf MN. Vertigo and dizziness in adolescents: Risk factors and their population attributable risk. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187819. [PMID: 29131843 PMCID: PMC5683632 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess potential risk factors for vertigo and dizziness in adolescents and to evaluate their variability by different vertigo types. The role of possible risk factors for vertigo and dizziness in adolescents and their population relevance needs to be addressed in order to design preventive strategies. STUDY DESIGN The study population consisted of 1482 school-children between the age of 12 and 19 years, who were instructed to fill out a questionnaire on different vertigo types and related potential risk factors. The questionnaire specifically asked for any vertigo, spinning vertigo, swaying vertigo, orthostatic dizziness, and unspecified dizziness. Further a wide range of potential risk factors were addressed including gender, stress, muscular pain in the neck and shoulder region, sleep duration, migraine, coffee and alcohol consumption, physical activity and smoking. RESULTS Gender, stress, muscular pain in the neck and shoulder region, sleep duration and migraine were identified as independent risk factors following mutual adjustment: The relative risk was 1.17 [1.10-1.25] for female sex, 1.07 [1.02-1.13] for stress, 1.24 [1.17-1.32] for muscular pain, and 1.09 [1.03-1.14] for migraine. The population attributable risk explained by these risk factors was 26%, with muscular pain, stress, and migraine accounting for 11%, 4%, and 3% respectively. CONCLUSION Several established risk factors in adults were also identified in adolescents. Risk factors amenable to prevention accounted for 17% of the total population risk. Therefore, interventions targeting these risk factors may be warranted.
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- Filipp M. Filippopulos
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Social Paediatrics and Adolescents Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU, Munich, Germany
- Department of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU, Munich, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Schön Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Social Paediatrics and Adolescents Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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Borsook D, Veggeberg R, Erpelding N, Borra R, Linnman C, Burstein R, Becerra L. The Insula: A "Hub of Activity" in Migraine. Neuroscientist 2016; 22:632-652. [PMID: 26290446 PMCID: PMC5723020 DOI: 10.1177/1073858415601369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The insula, a "cortical hub" buried within the lateral sulcus, is involved in a number of processes including goal-directed cognition, conscious awareness, autonomic regulation, interoception, and somatosensation. While some of these processes are well known in the clinical presentation of migraine (i.e., autonomic and somatosensory alterations), other more complex behaviors in migraine, such as conscious awareness and error detection, are less well described. Since the insula processes and relays afferent inputs from brain areas involved in these functions to areas involved in higher cortical function such as frontal, temporal, and parietal regions, it may be implicated as a brain region that translates the signals of altered internal milieu in migraine, along with other chronic pain conditions, through the insula into complex behaviors. Here we review how the insula function and structure is altered in migraine. As a brain region of a number of brain functions, it may serve as a model to study new potential clinical perspectives for migraine treatment.
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- David Borsook
- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, USA
- Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA, USA
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- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pain/Analgesia Imaging Neuroscience (P.A.I.N.) Group, Department of Anesthesia, Boston Children's Hospital, Center for Pain and the Brain, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, MA, USA
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, USA
- Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA, USA
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Batu ED, Anlar B, Topçu M, Turanlı G, Aysun S. Vertigo in childhood: a retrospective series of 100 children. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2015; 19:226-32. [PMID: 25548116 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluation and management of vertigo in children vary between institutions and medical specialties. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics of vertigo in children presenting to a pediatric neurology referral center and to investigate the relationship between vertigo and migraine. STUDY DESIGN Patients <18 years old presenting with vertigo to Hacettepe University Ihsan Dogramaci Children's Hospital Neurology Unit between January 1996-January 2012 were included (n = 100). Data were obtained from patient files and phone interviews. RESULTS Mean age was 7.5 years. The most common etiological groups were benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (BPVC) (39%), psychogenic vertigo (21%), epileptic vertigo (15%), and migraine-associated vertigo (MAV) (11%). BPVC was the most common diagnosis in children ≤5 years of age while psychogenic vertigo prevailed in children >5 years. Staring episodes characterized epileptic vertigo patients (p = 0.021) while headache was more often described by MAV patients (p < 0.001). Vertigo attacks >5 min were uncommon in BPVC patients compared to others (p = 0.013). Twenty percent of BPVC patients contacted through phone interviews were experiencing migraine type headaches that started at a median age of 7.5 years. An algorithm for evaluation of children with vertigo was formed based on data obtained from this study and the literature. When this algorithm was applied to 100 cases of this series, 88 (88%) were correctly diagnosed. CONCLUSION While most vertigo cases in children can be diagnosed accurately by a detailed medical history, physical and neurological examination, a standard algorithm can help with the correct classification.
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- Ezgi Deniz Batu
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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Vestibular migraine is now considered a distinct diagnostic entity by both the Barany Society and the International Headache Society. The recognition of vestibular migraine as a diagnostic entity required decades and was presaged by several reports indicating that a large proportion of patients with migraine headaches have vestibular symptoms and that a large proportion of patients with undiagnosed episodic vestibular symptoms have migraine headache. Despite the availability of diagnostic criteria for vestibular migraine, challenges to diagnosis include variability in terms of the character of dizziness, the presence or absence of clearly defined attacks, the duration of attacks, and the temporal association between headache or other migrainous features and vestibular symptoms. Also, symptoms of vestibular migraine often overlap with symptoms of other causes of dizziness, especially Ménière's disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This article will discuss the demographics, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical examination findings, laboratory testing, comorbidities, treatment options, and pathophysiology of vestibular migraine. Future research in the field of vestibular migraine should include both clinical and basic science efforts to better understand the pathophysiology of this condition. Controlled treatment trials for vestibular migraine are desperately needed.
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- Joseph M Furman
- Departments of Otolaryngology, Neurology, Bioengineering, and Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Gioacchini FM, Alicandri-Ciufelli M, Kaleci S, Magliulo G, Re M. Prevalence and diagnosis of vestibular disorders in children: a review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 78:718-24. [PMID: 24612555 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 02/05/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To systematically review and discuss the main pathologies associated with vertigo and dizziness in children, paying particular attention to recent advances in diagnosis and therapy. METHODS One appropriate string was run on PubMed to retrieve articles dealing with the topics mentioned above. A cross-check was performed on citations and full-text articles found using the selected inclusion and exclusion criteria. A non-comparative meta-analysis concerning the rate of singular vertiginous forms was performed. RESULTS Ten articles were identified comprising a total of 724 subjects. Overall, the articles we analyzed indicated benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (18.7%) and migraine-associated vertigo (17.6%) as the two main entities connected with vertigo and dizziness in children. Head trauma (14%) was the third most common cause of vertigo. The mean (95% CI) rate of every vertiginous form was also calculated in relation to the nine studies analyzed with vestibular migraine (27.82%), benign paroxysmal vertigo (15.68%) and vestibular neuritis (9.81%) being the three most common forms. There appeared to be a paucity of recent literature concerning the development of new diagnostic methods and therapies. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of the literature study, when evaluating a young patient with vertigo and dizziness, the otolaryngologist should be aware that, in children, these symptoms are often connected to different pathologies in comparison to the entities observed in the adult population.
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- Department of Diagnostic Medicine, Clinical and Public Health University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology "G. Ferreri", "La Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
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[Vertigo in children and adolescents. Part 1: Epidemiology and diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorders]. HNO 2013; 61:791-802; quiz 803-4. [PMID: 23963261 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-013-2705-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Migraine equivalents are the most common cause of vertigo in children and adolescents. Vertigo and balance disorders occur frequently in children during the course of otitis media, middle ear effusion and viral infections. If otitis media is associated with reduced hearing and vertigo, labyrinthitis must be considered. Craniocerebral injury is another important cause of vertigo in children. In contrast, spontaneous benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is rare among children. The isolated cases of endolymphatic hydrops that occur in children are usually secondary. Perilymph fistula can have congenital, infectious or trauma-related causes. The following characteristics are useful for differentiating between different vertiginous syndromes: type and duration of vertigo, triggering/aggravating/alleviating factors and accompanying symptoms. A neuro-ophthalmologic examination is essential to rule out central vestibular disorders.
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Preseason reports of neck pain, dizziness, and headache as risk factors for concussion in male youth ice hockey players. Clin J Sport Med 2013; 23:267-72. [PMID: 23391986 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0b013e318281f09f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the risk of concussion in youth male hockey players with preseason reports of neck pain, headaches, and/or dizziness. DESIGN Secondary data analysis of pooled data from 2 prospective cohort studies. SETTING Ice hockey rinks in Alberta and Quebec, Canada. PARTICIPANTS A total of 3832 male ice hockey players aged 11 to 14 years (280 teams) participated. ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS Participants recorded baseline preseason symptoms of dizziness, neck pain, and headaches on the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were estimated using Poisson regression, adjusted for cluster by team, hours of exposure, and other covariates. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Concussions that occurred during the season were recorded using a validated prospective injury surveillance system. RESULTS Preseason reports of neck pain and headache were risk factors for concussion (IRR = 1.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.15-2.41 and IRR = 1.47; 95% CI, 1.01-2.13). Dizziness was a risk factor for concussion in the Pee Wee nonbody checking cohort (IRR = 3.11; 95% CI, 1.33-7.26). A combination of any 2 symptoms was a risk factor in the Pee Wee nonbody checking cohort (IRR = 3.65; 95% CI, 1.20-11.05) and the Bantam cohort (IRR = 2.40; 95% CI, 1.15-4.97). CONCLUSIONS Male youth athletes reporting headache and neck pain at baseline were at an increased risk of concussion during the season. The risk associated with dizziness and any 2 of dizziness, neck pain, or headaches depended on age group and body checking. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Baseline testing may be of benefit to identify individuals with symptoms of dizziness, neck pain, and headaches who may be at a higher risk of concussion during the season.
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McCaslin DL, Jacobson GP, Gruenwald JM. The Predominant Forms of Vertigo in Children and Their Associated Findings on Balance Function Testing. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2011; 44:291-307, vii. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Szirmai A. Vestibular disorders in childhood and adolescents. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 267:1801-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-010-1283-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2009] [Accepted: 05/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Vestibular migraine is a chameleon among the episodic vertigo syndromes because considerable variation characterizes its clinical manifestation. The attacks may last from seconds to days. About one-third of patients presents with monosymptomatic attacks of vertigo or dizziness without headache or other migrainous symptoms. During attacks most patients show spontaneous or positional nystagmus and in the attack-free interval minor ocular motor and vestibular deficits. Women are significantly more often affected than men. Symptoms may begin at any time in life, with the highest prevalence in young adults and between the ages of 60 and 70. Over the last 10 years vestibular migraine has evolved into a medical entity in dizziness units. It is the most common cause of spontaneous recurrent episodic vertigo and accounts for approximately 10% of patients with vertigo and dizziness. Its broad spectrum poses a diagnostic problem of how to rule out Menière's disease or vestibular paroxysmia. Vestibular migraine should be included in the International Headache Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) as a subcategory of migraine. It should, however, be kept separate and distinct from basilar-type migraine and benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood. We prefer the term "vestibular migraine" to "migrainous vertigo," because the latter may also refer to various vestibular and non-vestibular symptoms. Antimigrainous medication to treat the single attack and to prevent recurring attacks appears to be effective, but the published evidence is weak. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is required to evaluate medical treatment of this condition.
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- Michael Strupp
- Department of Neurology and Integrated Center for Research and Treatment of Vertigo, Dizziness and Ocular Motor Disorders, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Münich, Germany.
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Marcelli V, Furia T, Marciano E. Vestibular Pathways Involvement in Children With Migraine: A Neuro-Otological Study. Headache 2010; 50:71-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2009.01454.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ralli G, Atturo F, de Filippis C. Idiopathic benign paroxysmal vertigo in children, a migraine precursor. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2009; 73 Suppl 1:S16-8. [PMID: 20114149 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5876(09)70004-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Vertigo and dizziness are common conditions in the adult population that can be rarely seen during childhood; only a few articles describing vertigo in children can be found in literature. Although many causes of vertigo in adulthood occur also in childhood, their frequency may be different. A typical example is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, the most common peripheral vestibular disorder in adults, which occurs quite uncommonly in children. Furthermore, many common diseases causing vertigo in children may be unique for this population, such as benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV) of childhood. At present, BPV is defined as a migraine's equivalent, a precursor of migraine or a periodic syndrome of childhood. The International Headache Society also studied this form of vertigo and included the Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo in section 1.3.3. of the International Classification of Headaches (ICHD-2). The present review analyzes recent patho-physiological and clinical evidences regarding idiopathic BPV in children.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Phoniatrics, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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Niemensivu R, Kentala E, Wiener-Vacher S, Pyykkö I. Evaluation of vertiginous children. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2007; 264:1129-35. [PMID: 17503065 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-007-0329-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2006] [Accepted: 04/24/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Our objective was to evaluate, using a structured approach method, the history and findings in vertiginous children as compared with a group of healthy children. We evaluated 24 vertiginous children (15 girls, 9 boys) with episodes of true vertigo of unknown etiology and 12 healthy age- and gender-matched controls. A detailed medical history was obtained using a structured approach technique. Vertiginous and healthy children underwent general and otoneurologic examinations, including audiogram, electronystagmography, and tympanometry, at the Helsinki University Hospital ENT clinic. Characteristics of patient histories and clinical findings were compared between the groups. The vertiginous children reported significantly more head traumas and headaches than the controls. The structured data collection approach improved the evaluation process. The predominant diagnoses were benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, otitis media-related vertigo, and migraine-associated dizziness.
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- Riina Niemensivu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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Vertigo in childhood: a clinical experience. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2006; 70:1547-54. [PMID: 16730074 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2006.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2006] [Revised: 04/03/2006] [Accepted: 04/05/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vertigo in childhood is a complaint consisting of a wide spectrum of diagnoses. The aim of this study was to evaluate pediatric patients with vertigo with normal eardrum and middle ear findings and discuss the differential diagnoses. METHODS Patient records of 50 children under 18 years of age with vertigo as the chief complaint, examined at the Baskent University, Research and Application Centers at Konya and Adana otorhinolaryngology clinics between May 2003 and October 2005 were retrospectively reviewed. The questionnaires, laboratory tests including blood samples, audiological and vestibular tests, and final diagnoses were analyzed. Patients with perforated eardrums, otitis media with effusion, and acute upper respiratory tract infections were not included in the study. RESULTS The study group consisted of 50 patients (33 females, 66%; 17 males, 34%), between 4 and 17 years of age (mean age, 11.5+/-3.9 years). Severe sensorineural hearing loss was present in one patient unilaterally (2%) and one patient bilaterally (2%). Bilateral low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss was present in one patient (2%). Electronystagmography revealed central vestibular abnormalities in three patients (6%). Canal paresis was established in six patients (12%). The Dix-Hallpike test was positive in six patients (12%). The most frequent cause of vertigo was migraine, occurring in 34% of patients (n=17). Other less-frequent etiologies of vertigo were benign paroxysmal vertigo (n=6; 12%), benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (n=6; 12%), psychogenic vertigo (n=5; 10%), epilepsy (n=3; 6%), metabolic disorders (n=3; 6%), vestibular neuritis (n=2; 4%), Meniere's disease (n=1; 2%), perilymphatic fistula (n=1; 2%), amblyopia (n=1; 2%), and unclassifiable (n=5; 10%). CONCLUSIONS Migraine was found to be the most frequent presenting diagnosis in childhood vertigo, although several peripheral vestibular disorders also were diagnosed. Evaluation of vertigo in childhood should begin with a thorough neuro-otologic evaluation and include other relevant multidisciplinary team members as needed to avoid unnecessary effort and cost.
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Marcelli V, Piazza F, Pisani F, Marciano E. Neuro-otological features of benign paroxysmal vertigo and benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo in children: a follow-up study. Brain Dev 2006; 28:80-4. [PMID: 16168599 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2005.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2004] [Revised: 05/06/2005] [Accepted: 05/06/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Causes of benign episodic vertigo in paediatric age include benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (BPV) and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). OBJECTIVE The aim is to review the clinical, audiological and vestibular findings in a cohort of children with BPV and in a group of children with BPPV and to highlight the differences useful to formulating a differential diagnosis. METHODS Eighteen children, aged 4-9 years, consecutively examined for paroxysmal attacks of dizziness and/or vertigo attacks between January 2002 and December 2002 entered our study. The clinical characteristics of vertigo, presence of triggering factors, family history of migraine, presence of motion sickness, migraine and other accompanying symptoms were considered. Neurological, ophthalmologic, vestibular and auditory functions were assessed. RESULTS Eight children suffered from BPPV and ten children from BPV. In the BPPV group, the vestibular examination was normal except for the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. Liberatory maneuvers were immediately effective in all patients and all remained symptom-free during the follow-up. In the BPV group, the vestibular examination was positive in 3 patients but none had positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver. All patients with BPV have a positive family history of migraine and seven had a history of motion sickness. In all, migraine was present one year before the vertigo symptoms, with a frequency of at least two migraine episodes a month. CONCLUSION BPV differs from BPPV in terms of family history, clinical symptoms, otoneurological signs, therapy and clinical evolution. BPPV is characterized by specific otoneurological signs, and must be treated with liberatory maneuvers: neither medical therapy nor strict follow-up is needed.
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- Vincenzo Marcelli
- Audiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Behavioural Science, University of Naples 'Federico II', Italy
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Niemensivu R, Pyykkö I, Wiener-Vacher SR, Kentala E. Vertigo and balance problems in children--an epidemiologic study in Finland. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2006; 70:259-65. [PMID: 16102845 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2005] [Accepted: 06/24/2005] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES There is only scant data about the frequency and characteristics of vertigo in children. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of vertigo and balance problems in children aged between 1 and 15 years. METHOD One thousand and fifty children aged from 1 to 15 years from one child welfare unit and three schools in Helsinki University Hospital District received a questionnaire acquiring about their dizzy symptoms. RESULTS Of 1050 eligible children, 938 (89%) or a caregiver completed a simple screening questionnaire, 8% had experienced vertigo and 23% of these it was so severe vertigo that it prevented their present activity. Reason for vertigo was unknown in one third of the children and 69% could name a provocative factor for their vertigo. CONCLUSION Balance problems are not rare in children and can limit their daily activities.
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- Riina Niemensivu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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Vestibular symptoms such as vertigo and dizziness are quite common in migraine. There is no specific category in the new International Headache Society Classification for vestibular migraine. However, given the symptomatology often described, it would fit best under basilar-type migraine, even though by definition monosymptomatic attacks with rotational vertigo for a few seconds to minutes do not strictly fit the criteria. Vestibular migraine must be regarded as a migraine equivalent because it is a prominent symptom in many migraineurs.
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- Department of Neurology, Wake Forest University Health Sciences Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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The objective of the study was to validate the effectiveness of a questionnaire and computer-assisted algorithm in diagnosing children with dizziness or vertigo. Dizziness and vertigo are common complaints in children, causing an extensive, often unnecessary evaluation. A pediatric "dizziness questionnaire" was designed and a computer-assisted algorithm was developed to facilitate the diagnostic task. A retrospective medical record review was conducted on all children presenting to the clinic for dizziness or vertigo throughout a 2-year period. The information was used by one investigator to complete the questionnaire and by the other, the algorithm. The two diagnoses thus obtained were compared by the third investigator to the medical record diagnosis. Sixty-two records were reviewed. The final diagnoses were migraine (39%), benign paroxysmal vertigo (15%), vestibular neuronitis (14%), and anxiety (13%). In 57 patients (92%), the questionnaire-derived diagnosis was identical to the medical record diagnosis. In 52 patients (84%), the algorithm-derived diagnosis matched the medical record diagnosis. The questionnaire and computer-assisted algorithm are reliable diagnostic screening tools for children with dizziness or vertigo. When these tools combined provide a clear-cut diagnosis, no further evaluation is necessary.
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- Schneider Children's Hospital of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, USA
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Migraine is frequently assumed to have an hereditary origin, but what this hereditary factor is, no one really knows. Researchers are currently trying to find defects in genes which could either cause, or tend towards, the development of migraine. This approach is deemed mistaken for two reasons: firstly, pain, being only a signal of an essential monitoring system, cannot be an inheritable factor on its own without the accompanying physiological or pathological processes which give rise to it; and secondly, physicians, almost universally, fail to examine a large part of the head, viz., the mandible and maxillae and their appendages, before making their diagnoses or providing treatment, thereby contravening the fundamental principle of properly examining patients. It is hereby suggested, and evidence is offered showing that impacted teeth could be the long sought-after 'hereditary' factor causing migraine.
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