Development of the vestibular system and balance function: differential diagnosis in the pediatric population.O'Reilly Robert,Grindle Chris,Zwicky Emily F,Morlet ThierryOtolaryngologic clinics of North AmericaDizziness is a rare complaint among children. In this article, the authors present the embryology and development of the vestibular system, and offer a rational approach to taking a careful history and ordering and interpreting appropriate vestibular and balance testing in children. A differential diagnosis is presented, so that the likely cause of the balance disorder can be elucidated even in the most complex pediatric patients.10.1016/j.otc.2011.01.001