Clinical Characteristic of Vertigo in Children
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 220-223, 2015.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-630540
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To review the clinical characteristic of vertigo in childrenMethod:
A retrospective observational study was done on children who presented to a specialised vertigo clinic over period of six years. The patients’ case notes were retrieved from the medical record unit and reviewed. All patients were seen by an otologist who thoroughly took down history, completed ear, nose, throat and neurological examination.Result:
Seven different causes were identified in 21 patients (86%) while no diagnosis was reached in three patients (12.5%). The most common cause of giddiness was childhood paroxysmal vertigo (33%) followed by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (16.6%) and sensorineural hearing loss (12.5%). Other causes include chronic suppurative otitis media and anxiety disorder each accounting for 8.3%, one case of cholesteatoma and another case of ear wax each accounting for 4.1%.Conclusion:
It is not uncommon for the children to be affected by vertigo. Management of vertigo in children should include a detailed history, clinical examination, audiological and neurological evaluation. Imaging should be performed in selected patients. The main cause of vertigo in our series is CPV. The outcome of most of the patients is good.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Vertige
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Année:
2015
Type:
Article
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