Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and analyze clinical parameters of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) in a pediatric age. A cohort of 423 children under the age of 15 (median age 11. interquartile range 9–13) was submitted to vestibular assessment for balance disorders. D...
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| description | The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and analyze clinical parameters of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) in a pediatric age. A cohort of 423 children under the age of 15 (median age 11. interquartile range 9–13) was submitted to vestibular assessment for balance disorders. Dix-Hallpike and Roll-Supine tests were performed to look for positioning nystagmus using video-infrared goggles. BPPV was found in 43 of 423 children evaluated for balance disorders (10.2%). There were 28 females (65.1%) and 15 (34.9%) males. The posterior canal was involved in 79% of cases and the horizontal canal in 21% of cases. No apogeotropic bilateral or anterior canal form were seen. Thus, BPPV is not an infrequent type of vertigo in children and must be evaluated as soon as possible in order to plan the most appropriate maneuver and restore daily activities as soon as possible, avoiding anxiety and fear. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7e17ba0c77e9467ca7b5f0036ea41db92023-12-03T11:52:09ZengMDPI AGAudiology Research2039-43492021-02-01111475410.3390/audiolres11010006Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in ChildrenCristiano Balzanelli0Daniele Spataro1Luca Oscar Redaelli de Zinis2Vertigo Center—San Bernardino Policlinic of Salò, 25087 Brescia, ItalyENT Department—ARNAS Garibaldi of Catania, 95123 Catania, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Section of Audiology, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, ItalyThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and analyze clinical parameters of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) in a pediatric age. A cohort of 423 children under the age of 15 (median age 11. interquartile range 9–13) was submitted to vestibular assessment for balance disorders. Dix-Hallpike and Roll-Supine tests were performed to look for positioning nystagmus using video-infrared goggles. BPPV was found in 43 of 423 children evaluated for balance disorders (10.2%). There were 28 females (65.1%) and 15 (34.9%) males. The posterior canal was involved in 79% of cases and the horizontal canal in 21% of cases. No apogeotropic bilateral or anterior canal form were seen. Thus, BPPV is not an infrequent type of vertigo in children and must be evaluated as soon as possible in order to plan the most appropriate maneuver and restore daily activities as soon as possible, avoiding anxiety and fear.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/11/1/6childrenvertigobenign positional paroxysmal vertigo |
| spellingShingle | Cristiano Balzanelli Daniele Spataro Luca Oscar Redaelli de Zinis Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children Audiology Research children vertigo benign positional paroxysmal vertigo |
| title | Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children |
| title_full | Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children |
| title_fullStr | Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children |
| title_full_unstemmed | Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children |
| title_short | Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children |
| title_sort | benign positional paroxysmal vertigo in children |
| topic | children vertigo benign positional paroxysmal vertigo |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/11/1/6 |
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