PEDIATRICS Vol. 74 No. 6 December 1984, pp. 1097-1099
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Basilar Impression in Children

Janet B. Teodori MD1 and Michael J. Painter MD1

1 From the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Ataxia is a common neurologic sign in childhood. Basilar impression due to bony abnormalities of the craniovertebral junction is an uncommon but readily treatable cause of ataxia in children. Two children who had neck stiffness, ataxia, nystagmus, and corticospinal tract signs are described. Basilar impression was recognized only after specific radiologic studies were performed. Both children were treated surgically with good results.

Key Words: basilar impression • platybasia • ataxia • craniovertebral junction • odontoid

Submitted on May 17, 1984
Accepted on August 1, 1984