{"title":"Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Presenting with Chiari Malformation and Hydrocephalus Associated With Lumbar Pseudoarachnoiditis","authors":"Carter Lacey M, Gross Naina L","doi":"10.36959/595/420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/420","url":null,"abstract":"Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a rare occurrence, especially in children. In the pediatric population, three cases of Chiari malformation in children and no cases of hydrocephalus due to SIH have been discussed in the literature. We present two patients under the age of five who presented with imaging concerning for the need for neurosurgical intervention later found to be due to SIH that resolved spontaneously.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121786548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fakhroo Aysha, D. Naveen, H. Fareedul, F. Gabriel, Lambert Imelda, Almuslamani Ahood
{"title":"Mixed Nervous System Involvement in a Child with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome- A Rare Presentation of SARS-CoV-2","authors":"Fakhroo Aysha, D. Naveen, H. Fareedul, F. Gabriel, Lambert Imelda, Almuslamani Ahood","doi":"10.36959/595/419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/419","url":null,"abstract":"Multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) is a rare but severe complication of Covid-19 infection. The clinical presentation ranges from a mild course of systemic inflammatory response to a life threatening hyper inflammatory shock and multi organ dysfunction. Central nervous system presentation is seen in acute Covid-19 infection in adults but is rarely seen in children. We describe a case of MIS-C in a child who was admitted to our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with features of hyper inflammatory syndrome and mixed central and peripheral nervous system manifestations.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126463762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. CarpenterJessica, Farias-Moeller Raquel, H. JonesAmy, Lateef Shan, L. Abigail, J. Allison
{"title":"Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Identifying Presenting Variables Associated With Outcome","authors":"L. CarpenterJessica, Farias-Moeller Raquel, H. JonesAmy, Lateef Shan, L. Abigail, J. Allison","doi":"10.36959/595/418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/418","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the high incidence of AHT, study of these patients is largely limited to descriptors of small cohorts identified retrospectively. Age at the time of inflicted injury and presenting Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) are reported as variables predictive of poor outcome at discharge.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"156 8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125915941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Defillo Archie, E. NussbaumPenelope, Hariharan Parvathy, M. Alexander, S. NussbaumEric
{"title":"Hypothermia as an Adjunctive Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Naegleria fowleri: A Systematic Review","authors":"Defillo Archie, E. NussbaumPenelope, Hariharan Parvathy, M. Alexander, S. NussbaumEric","doi":"10.36959/595/417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/417","url":null,"abstract":"We reviewed the literature for pediatric patients infected with Naegleria fowleri (N. fowleri) to assess the relationship between patient survival and treatment with hypothermia. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed to identify studies describing cases of pediatric N. fowleri infections. We identified 47 studies describing 55 pediatric patients (median age 9-years [range: 5 months-16-years]; 22.6% female [12/53]) with a mortality rate of 85.5% (47/55).","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127047012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Andrew, Schniederjan Matthew, J. ChernJoshua, Appert Andrew, Myers Hannah, Brahma Barunashish, S. BlackwellLaura, R. BoydstonWilliam, Prahalad Sampath
{"title":"Intracranial Mass Lesion Caused by Inflammatory Pseudotumor: A Case Report and Discussion","authors":"R. Andrew, Schniederjan Matthew, J. ChernJoshua, Appert Andrew, Myers Hannah, Brahma Barunashish, S. BlackwellLaura, R. BoydstonWilliam, Prahalad Sampath","doi":"10.36959/595/416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/416","url":null,"abstract":"Inflammatory pseudo tumors are uncommon lesions that may, on occasion, occupy the intracranial space. Their management is unstandardized. We present a case of skull-based inflammatory pseudotumor in a 14-year-old boy who presented with multiple cranial nerve palsies mimicking Gradenigo syndrome. This illustrative case and a review of the literature is presented to highlight noteworthy features of this rare condition. These include that inflammatory pseudotumor may be multifocal and biopsy of a more accessible, smaller lesion may prove diagnostic.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128723435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How did Children with Complex Care Needs Affect during the Lockdown Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?","authors":"Mundada V, Gupta T, Pamfilo A, Joseph A, Banu S","doi":"10.36959/595/413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/413","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown imposed by most of the governments because of it have affected most of us including children with complex care needs. Because of various reasons like changed routine and social isolation, the physical and psychological health of these children has affected. With this observational study, we tried to assess new symptoms with which children with complex care needs presented during the lockdown period. We selected a cohort of children who usually attended ‘Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities’ in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates where they received therapies but had to stay home and continue these therapeutic sessions through telemedicine. All new symptoms during these sessions were assessed by relevant specialists. Amongst the different symptoms which were mainly reported by the parents were sleep impairment, headache, behavioral issues, non-epileptic seizures, motor, and vocal tics. Identifying such symptoms in these children can be difficult, but it is important to manage them effectively with the help of professionals.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132126232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pediatric RCVS in Newly Diagnosed all Treated with Intra-Arterial Nicardipine","authors":"S. Devin, P. Jaclyn, T. Kabelo, Khalil Suhad","doi":"10.36959/595/410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/410","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) is an uncommon cause of severe headache and other complications in the pediatric population. Diagnosis includes obtaining vessel imaging to confirm vasospasm in the cerebral vasculature. Therapy oftentimes requires calcium channel blockers administered through an intra-arterial approach. Resolution of symptoms and vasospasm are expected at approximately 3 months. Case description: We report a case of RCVS in a 3-year-old male who was admitted to the pediatric ICU with newly diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Hospital course was complicated by acute neurologic decline and evidence of severe cerebral vasospasm resulting in multiple ischemic strokes. Course of treatment required hospital transfer for intra-arterial calcium channel blocker therapy with eventual resolution of cerebrovascular constriction and improvement in clinical exam. Conclusion: When pediatric patients develop acute onset severe headaches, consideration of a broad differential diagnosis is important, and recognition of RCVS early in the hospital course can profoundly alter management and treatment options.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"574 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132481550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Academic Units within UK Infrastructure for Research that Benefits Infants, Children and Young People","authors":"Williams An","doi":"10.36959/595/404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/404","url":null,"abstract":"The term 'inborn errors of metabolism' (IEM), also referred to as congenital metabolic diseases, is described as the hereditary deficiency of enzymes or alteration in protein structure and function resulting in metabolic derangement that may have pathologic consequences.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134146405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Seizures on Sleep and Behavior in Children","authors":"Toni Barkley","doi":"10.36959/595/403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/403","url":null,"abstract":"Children with seizures experience a wide range of different problems that are a result of their different forms of epilepsy. Some problems children experience are sleep disturbances, behavior issues or mood swings, social problems and poor academic performance. The severity of these problems that each individual child may experience is dependent upon the locations of the seizures and the child themselves.","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127389917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incidence of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Sick Neonates in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Developing Country","authors":"R. Mizanur, Fatema Kanij, Shahidullah","doi":"10.36959/595/402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/595/402","url":null,"abstract":"The term “inborn errors of metabolism” (IEM), also referred to as congenital metabolic diseases, is described as the hereditary deficiency of enzymes or alteration in protein structure and function resulting in metabolic derangement that may have pathologic consequences [1]. These disorders result in substrate accumulation causing minor to severe neurological and psychiatric manifestations resulting in lifelong disability or death [2].","PeriodicalId":432995,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Neuroscience","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115323853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}