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A Pediatric Case Report of Acute Torticollis Secondary to Atraumatic Cerebellar Hemorrhage

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: There exists a wide differential of etiologies for pediatric torticollis that extends beyond musculoskeletal factors. CASE REPORT: We present a novel case of a pediatric patient with an acute atraumatic hemorrhage of the left cerebellum presenting with gradual worsening torticollis. Upon further diagnostic workup, he was found to have an intracerebral hemorrhage due to a cerebellar cavernous malformation. Although the hemorrhage boundaries were extensive, the patient had only exhibited transient dysmetria and facial weakness, with ultimate resolution of torticollis and these neurological symptoms after several days. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the importance of maintaining a broad differential in the workup of acute pediatric torticollis.

Source: Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.1574

Authors: Jan Aldrin Guevarra Enabore, Robert Vezzetti, Guyon Hill

Institution: Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Language: English

Topic: Neurological and metabolic disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500