A Case of Grisel’s Syndrome After Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Abstract

Grisel’s syndrome is an uncommon disease following the upper neck inflammatory process or ear, nose, and throat procedure. Clinically, it frequently develops in the pediatric population. The most common initial symptom is acute painful torticollis. This report presents a case of Grisel’s syndrome in an 8-year-old girl after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. CT was performed for diagnosis, and the patient was diagnosed with Grisel’s syndrome. Cervical halter traction was performed, and finally the patient recovered successfully without any complication.