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KMID : 0361020220650090533
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2022 Volume.65 No. 9 p.533 ~ p.537
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A Case of Grisel’s Syndrome After Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
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Yi Sea-Eun
Chung Yoo-Sam
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Abstract
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Grisel’s syndrome is an uncommon disease following the upper neck inflammatory process orear, nose, and throat procedure. Clinically, it frequently develops in the pediatric population.
The most common initial symptom is acute painful torticollis. This report presents a case ofGrisel’s syndrome in an 8-year-old girl after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. CT was performedfor diagnosis, and the patient was diagnosed with Grisel’s syndrome. Cervical haltertraction was performed, and finally the patient recovered successfully without any complication.
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KEYWORD
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Adenoidectomy, Atlanto-axial joint, Joint dislocations, Tonsillectomy, Torticollis
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