Grisel's syndrome in head and neck practice.
Grisel's syndrome is a rare condition of uncertain etiology characterized by a non-traumatic atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to an infection in the head and neck region. The authors discuss the history, pathogenesis, terminology, classification, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of this syndrome.
Rinaldo
Alessandra
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Department of Surgical Sciences, ENT Clinic, University of Udine, Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia, I-33100 Udine, Italy.
Mondin
Vanni
V
Suárez
Carlos
C
Genden
Eric M
EM
Ferlito
Alfio
A
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D001510:Bed Rest; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013577:Syndrome; D014103:Torticollis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents