[Bobble-head doll syndrome].

Abstract

A new case of Bobble-head doll syndrome with aqueductal stenosis is presented in a 14 year-old boy. Ventriculocisternostomy performed 8 years after the onset of the abnormal movement resulted in moderate reduction of the head bobbling. Twenty-two cases were found in a review of the literature. In all cases there was a chronic slowly progressive hydrocephalus with usually a cyst of the third ventricle; aqueductal stenosis was less frequent. When recorded, psychomotor development was impaired. Treatment is neurosurgical. Pathogenesis remains unknown.

• Authors: A Roubergue, P Beauvais, J M Richardet
• Journal: Archives francaises de pediatrie (Arch Fr Pediatr) Vol. 42 Issue 5 Pg. 377-8 (May 1985) ISSN: 0003-9764 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Syndrome de la poupée à tête ballotante. "Bobble-head doll syndrome".
• PMID: 4074089 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Brain Diseases (complications)
• Cerebral Aqueduct
• Head
• Humans
• Hydrocephalus (etiology)
• Male
• Movement Disorders (etiology)