Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(2):118-119

Benign paroxysmal torticollis

MUDr.Jan Hálek1,2, MUDr.Marta Neklanová1
1 Dětská klinika FN Olomouc
2 Novorozenecké oddělení FN Olomouc

Authors present an ilustrative case report of an infant with common course of benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT), a rare cause of pediatric

torticollis. The possibility of BPT should be taken into consideration to avoid excessive diagnostic procedures.

Keywords: benign paroxysmal torticollis, migraine equivalent

Published: April 25, 2012  Show citation

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