Benign paroxysmal torticollis in infancy

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1984 May;23(5):272-4. doi: 10.1177/000992288402300506.

Abstract

We present four children with benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) and a review of the literature. BPT appears to be a self-limited disorder that occurs predominantly in females. The attacks of head tilting usually start in infancy, may recur at varying intervals until the age of 1 to 5 years, and may be confused with other seizures. Other symptoms, such as ataxia and vomiting, may be associated with the attacks of torticollis. Less frequently, infantile migraine also may be associated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ataxia / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / complications
  • Sex Factors
  • Syndrome
  • Torticollis / diagnosis*
  • Vomiting / complications