Dizziness in children

The differential diagnosis of dizziness in children is extensive. It requires a careful evaluation of the patient's complaint and a systematic review of systems. Because there are endless etiologic possibilities, an algorithmic approach, taking into account the patient's complaint, age, an...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 557
Main Author Eviatar, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1994
Subjects
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Dizziness - diagnosis
Hearing Disorders - diagnosis
Humans
Neurologic Examination
Vertigo - diagnosis
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Summary:The differential diagnosis of dizziness in children is extensive. It requires a careful evaluation of the patient's complaint and a systematic review of systems. Because there are endless etiologic possibilities, an algorithmic approach, taking into account the patient's complaint, age, and clinical laboratory findings, may help the clinician reach an accurate diagnosis. Ultimately, the successful treatment of dizziness depends on the physician's ability to establish the correct etiologic diagnosis.
ISSN:0030-6665
DOI:10.1016/S0030-6665(20)30669-1