Mal de Débarquement Syndrome in Children: A Case Series

Sruthi Ramesh; Tom Ben-Dov; Max M April; Catherine Cho

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113435

Mal de Débarquement Syndrome in Children: A Case Series

J Pediatr. 2023 Aug:259:113435. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113435. Epub 2023 Apr 23.

Authors

Sruthi Ramesh¹, Tom Ben-Dov², Max M April², Catherine Cho³

Affiliations

¹ New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.
² New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.
³ New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY; Division of Neuro-Otology, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.

PMID: 37088179
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113435

Abstract

Currently, mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) has been reported only among adults. This case series describes 3 pediatric patients with MdDS. MdDS presentation in children is similar to that of adults, although the frequency of comorbid conditions is greater. Diagnostic delays are common and likely due to under-recognition of MdDS among children.

Keywords: case series; dizziness; mal de débarquement syndrome; vertigo; vestibular migraine.

MeSH terms

Adult
Child
Humans
Research
Travel*
Travel-Related Illness*

Supplementary concepts

Mal de debarquement