Atlanto‐axial subluxation (Grisel’s syndrome) associated with mumps

Nontraumatic Atlantoaxial Subluxation (Grisel Syndrome): A Rare Complication of Otolaryngological Procedures

“…Pathophysiology of atlantoaxial subluxation revolves around the periodontoid vascular plexus that drains the posterior superior pharyngeal region. 2,3 Infectious and inflammatory emboli cause synovial engorgement, weakening paraspinal ligaments. 4 Radiological studies play an important role in diagnosis.…”

Grisel's syndrome in otolaryngology: A systematic review

“…Sipila et al [5] 2 T Robinson and De Boer [6] 1 Pharyngoplasty Hopla et al [7] 2 First: otitis media, second: choanal atresia Boiten et al [8] 2 U R T I Sangermani et al [9] 1 T A Robertson et al [10] 1 R P A Antoniuk [11] 1 T Mathern and Batzdorf [12] 2 U R T I Eadie et al [13] 2 Pharyngoplasty Singer [14] 2 T A Litman and Perkins [15] 1 Tympanomastoidectomy& trisomy21 Prado et al [16] 1 R P A Samuel et al [17] 3 T A Baker et al [18] 2 T A Nucci et al [19] 1 Instilling eye drops& Downs syndrome Welinder et al [20] 1 R P A Onerci et al [21] 1 T A Kelly et al [22] 1 Bilateral otoplasty *Subach et al [23] 20 7 URTI, 4 TA, 4 trauma, 5 idiopathic Bedi et al [24] 1 T A Dasen [25] 1 T Brisson [26] 1 Central line placement Cunnington and Mongia [27] 1 Pharyngeal abscess Al-Jishi and Sreekantaswamy [28] 1 Primary dystonia Meek et al [29] 1 Pharyngoplasty and grommets in cleft palate case Kraft and Tschopp [30] 3 A Holcomb et al [31] 4 URTI, TA *Martinez-Lage et al [32] 4 3 trauma, 1 OM Guleryuz et al [33] 1 U R T I Gourin et al [34] 1 R P A Okada et al [35] 1 Mumps Mezue et al [36] 13 URTI Kasten et al [37] 1 U R T I Tschopp [38] 3 Monopolar electrocautery and A Ugur et al [39] 2 U R T I Lehtinen et al [40] 1 U R T I Yu et al [41] 1 T A Fernandez-Cornejo et al [42] 4 U R T I Hirth and Welkoborsky …”

Acquired Torticollis due to Grisel's Syndrome: Case Report and Follow-Up of Non-Traumatic Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation

“…Torticollis is a clinical sign encountered by paediatricians in a wide variety of childhood illnesses [2,3,5,6,9,13,17], some of which are severe and life-threatening; the broad spectrum of possible differential diagnoses requires a thorough and methodical work-up. No matter how common or rare a disorder, it must be considered when evaluating a child with acquired torticollis.…”