Grisel’s syndrome is a rare complication that is
characterized by non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation. It is most commonly seen in children after an
upper respiratory tract infection or neck surgery, such as an adenoidectomy,
tonsillectomy and mastoidectomy. Grisel’s Syndrome is characterized by
torticollis and a limited range of motion of the neck with pain. Here the
authors report a case of a Malian 5-year-old girl with Grisel’s syndrome
following tonsillectomy. The patient’s complaints were fully resolved after 2
weeks of conservative treatment.
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