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Classification Table IHS/WHO ICHD-II 1.3.3
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 ICHD-II 1.3.2 |
ICHD-II 1.4 |
1.3.3 Benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood
Description:
This probably heterogeneous disorder is characterised by recurrent brief episodic attacks of vertigo occurring without warning and resolving spontaneously in otherwise healthy children.
Diagnostic criteria:
A. At least 5 attacks fulfilling criterion B
B. Multiple episodes of severe vertigo (see Note 1), occurring without warning and resolving spontaneously after minutes to hours
C. Normal neurological examination and audiometric and vestibular functions between attacks
D. Normal electroencephalogram
Note:
1. Often associated with nystagmus or vomiting; unilateral throbbing headache may occur in some attacks.
Compendium taken from Cephalagia © International Headache Society 2003.
Author: Markus Dahlem
Last modification of this page: May 05, 2006
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