Clinical and audiovestibular findings in pediatric vestibular migraine spectrum disorders.

Vestibular migraine in children is a common cause of dizziness. This study looked at children diagnosed with vestibular migraine and related disorders. Researchers analyzed data from 32 patients aged 5 to 17 years. The group included 43.8% with vestibular migraine, 53.1% with probable vestibular migraine, and 3% with recurrent vertigo. Most patients were female, making up 59.3% of the group. The average time to diagnosis was about 9.5 months. Many children had previously seen a neurologist or had brain imaging. Audiometry tests showed mild to moderate hearing loss in three patients. Abnormal results were found in 70.8% of those who underwent videonystagmography. These findings suggest that vestibular migraine can affect hearing and balance in children. More research is needed to better understand these conditions and improve diagnosis and treatment options for young patients experiencing dizziness. Clinical relevance: Understanding vestibular migraine in children can help clinicians provide better diagnoses and targeted treatments for dizziness and related symptoms.