Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT). This is recurrent rotation and sideways head inclination. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Description
- This is recurrent rotation and sideways head inclination
- Some consider it a migraine variant: there may be a family history of migraine
Possible genetic predisposition
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Onset and course
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Clinical features
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Associated neurological features
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Associated systemic features
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Differential diagnosis
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Electromyogram (EMG)
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Acute treatment
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Prophylactic treatment
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References
- Tozzi E, Olivieri L, Silva P. Benign paroxysmal torticollis. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:717.
- Greene KA, Lu V, Luciano MS, et al. Benign paroxysmal torticollis: phenotype, natural history, and quality of life. Pediatr Res 2021; 90:1044-1051.
- Rosman NP, Douglass LM, Sharif UM, Paolini J. The neurology of benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy: report of 10 new cases and review of the literature. J Child Neurol 2009; 24:155-160.
- Danielsson A, Anderlid BM, Stödberg T, et al. Benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy does not lead to neurological sequelae. Dev Med Child Neurol 2018; 60:1251-1255.
