[PANDAS Syndrome: a new tonsillectomy indication?].
PANDAS Syndrome (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus) is a rare disease described in 1998. In this disease, there is a relationship between group A beta haemolytic streptococcal tonsil infections and the exacerbation of neuropsychiatric disorders. A case report of a 9-year-old child with PANDAS syndrome is presented. This child has had no further symptoms after tonsillectomy. The understanding about PANDAS syndrome and tonsillectomy is reviewed.
Batuecas Caletrío
Angel
A
Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Patología Cérvico-Facial, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, España. abatuc@yahoo.es
Sánchez González
Fernando
F
Santa Cruz Ruiz
Santiago
S
Santos Gorjón
Pablo
P
Blanco Pérez
Pedro
P
D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome; D020323:Tics / Q000601:surgery*; D014068:Tonsillectomy