DEGLUTITION SYNCOPE IN A HEALTHY 9-YEAR-OLD BOY: FIRST OF ITS KIND IN AFRICA. A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW.

Abstract

Introduction

Deglutition syncope, also known as swallow syncope is a rear form of situation syncope. It’s a neurally-mediated reflex that occurs during swallowing. This condition has been associated with various esophageal disorders such as esophageal spasm, stricture, and esophageal cancer. In other cases, the cause remains unknown.

Case Report

In this case report, we present the timeline of a healthy 9-year-old boy with deglutition syncope, a rare entity, and the first of its kind in the Sub-Saharan region.

Conclusion

Despite its rarity, healthcare professionals ought to consider deglutition syncope as a diagnosis of exclusion especially in the face of unexplained syncope. Because of associated life-threatening bradycardia, knowledge of the clinical manifestation is equally important for early diagnosis, and institution of care to avert death.