Grisel's syndrome is a rare complication of ENT area infections. It consists of a non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation after an infectious process. Its characteristic symptom is persistent torticollis despite a resolved infection. The knowledge of this condition helps early diagnosis and treatment. We therefore present the case of a patient with Grisel's syndrome as a sequela of an acute mastoiditis complicated by a Bezold's abscess.
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Int J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Tribhuwan University, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Introduction And Importance: Grisel syndrome (GS) is a rare but potentially lethal condition characterized by non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation primarily affecting pediatric population following inflammatory condition of head and neck. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is crucial for better management of symptoms and better outcomes.
Case Presentation: 7-years-old child present with torticollis, sudden onset progressive neck pain, restricted range of motion and bilateral lymphadenopathy after upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Cureus
November 2024
Neurosurgery, King Hamad University Hospital, Busaiteen, BHR.
This report presents the case of a seven-year-old child diagnosed with Grisel's syndrome following a craniotomy for a cystic brain lesion. The patient initially presented with persistent, progressively worsening headaches that coincided with neurological symptoms. Imaging revealed a massive cystic lesion causing a significant compression and midline shift.
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November 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Toshima Hospital, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan.
Various respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, neurological, and urinary complications have been reported in Kawasaki disease. Here, we describe a rare case of atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) associated with incomplete Kawasaki disease. The case is of a healthy 4-year-old Japanese boy who had a high-grade fever, lymphadenopathy, and torticollis diagnosed with incomplete Kawasaki disease.
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October 2024
Division of Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
Introduction: Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has been associated with lower rates of mortality and fewer respiratory complications. This study sought to evaluate the association between SSRF timing and patient outcomes.
Methods: This retrospective analysis included patients aged ≥45 y who underwent SSRF in the Trauma Quality Improvement Program database from 2016 to 2020.
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