The migraine: benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood complex.
The migraine--a benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood complex is the most frequent etiology of pediatric dizziness, with an incidence of 34.7%. We present a series of 34 children in whom this entity was diagnosed. We describe the most important characteristics and discuss the possible etiological factors. We review the theories about a common pathophysiological origin for migraine, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, and paroxysmal torticollis. Evolution of these entities confirms the idea of a common origin and a different vestibular symptomatology, depending on the age of the child experiencing dizziness.
Herraiz
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Unidad Funcional O.R.L.-Pabellón 8, Complejo Universitario San Carlos, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid, Spain. cherraizp@seorl.org
Calvin
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Tapia
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de Lucas
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Arroyo
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D010889:Piracetam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013469:Sulpiride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014103:Torticollis / Q000150:complications; D014717:Vertigo / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D013469:Sulpiride; D003975:Diazepam; D010889:Piracetam