Book chapter
Development of the Vestibular System and of Balance Function: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Population
Dizziness and Vertigo Across the Lifespan, pp 31-45
2019
Abstract
Vestibular function is present at birth and is gradually modulated by developing central inhibitory influences, cerebellar control, visual development, and central vestibular adaptation until it reaches maturity at approximately 15. years of age. Children do not commonly complain of dizziness or vestibular dysfunction; therefore, the diagnosis relies on careful questioning of the child (if applicable) and parents, targeted imaging/testing, and an astute clinician to synthesize findings into a cohesive diagnosis. Abnormal responses in children require clarification to distinguish whether the locus of the problem rests primarily with the vestibular system, the vestibular pathways, or with abnormalities in visual, motor, or proprioceptive systems that jointly contribute to the acquisition of motor milestones. With a careful history and appropriate vestibular and balance testing, it is frequently possible to identify the likely cause of the balance disorder, even in the most complex patients.
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- Title
- Development of the Vestibular System and of Balance Function: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Population
- Creators
- Robert O'Reilly - Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThierry Morlet - Community Health Systems - Dupont HospitalChris Grindle - Hartford Financial Services (United States)Emily Zwicky - Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCUErin Field - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Publication Details
- Dizziness and Vertigo Across the Lifespan, pp 31-45
- Number of pages
- 15
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Audiology - Distance
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85054392609
- Other Identifier
- 991022169842004721