Torticollis acquired in late infancy due to a cerebellar gangliocytoma.
Torticollis in infancy is a common disorder and is typically benign and self-limiting. However, in some instances it is the presentation of serious disease. A critical distinction is whether the condition is congenital or acquired. We present a case of acquired late infantile torticollis caused by a cerebellar gangliocytoma that underscores the importance of making this determination prior to initiating a treatment plan. A gangliocytoma presenting with torticollis has not been previously described.
Caress
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Division of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Nohria
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Fuchs
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Boustany
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RM
D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004421:Dystonia / Q000209:etiology*; D005729:Ganglioneuroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014103:Torticollis / Q000209:etiology*