Journal of Pediatrics Feb 1992; 120: 266-9
ABSTRACT: An infant with congenital torticollis underwent chiropractic and within a few hours had respiratory insufficiency, seizures, and quadriplegia. A holocord astrocytoma, with extensive acute necrosis believed to be a result of the neck manipualation, was found and resected. We believe that every child with torticollis, regardless of age, should undergo neurologic and radiologic evaluation before any form of physical treatment is instituted.