I. Nikas, M. Themistocleous, I. Vraka, Georgios Pitsoulakis
{"title":"Congenital Brain Tumors","authors":"I. Nikas, M. Themistocleous, I. Vraka, Georgios Pitsoulakis","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1592351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1592351","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Congenital brain tumors, unlike those of older children and adults, are a rare entity, accounting for less than 2% in terms of incidence, of all childhood brain tumors. They differ in their location, histology, biological behavior, and the therapeutic response compared with those of older children. In this article, we review the most important types of congenital brain tumors mainly focusing on their imaging findings.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"85 1","pages":"054 - 069"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87670696","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}
Elissavet Papadopoulou, D. Chourmouzi, A. Drevelegas
{"title":"Pediatric Sellar: Suprasellar Tumors","authors":"Elissavet Papadopoulou, D. Chourmouzi, A. Drevelegas","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1592355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1592355","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Tumors of the sellar region are not infrequent in pediatric population and differ notably from the adult sellar tumors. Craniopharyngiomas represent almost half of sellar region tumors in children, followed by hypothalamic-chiasmatic gliomas, hypothalamic hamartomas, and germinomas. Other tumors or tumoral lesions are more infrequent. This article provides an overview of the imaging characteristics of pediatric sellar/suprasellar tumors on conventional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging that can orient the diagnosis or limit the differential diagnostic range. Furthermore, the physiologic characteristics assessed by advanced MR imaging techniques are also described in detail, providing a better preoperative characterization of pediatric sellar/suprasellar pathology.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"81 1","pages":"082 - 088"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82444918","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":"Supratentorial Brain Tumors in Children","authors":"A. Zikou, V. Xydis, G. Alexiou, M. Argyropoulou","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1592660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1592660","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Brain tumors in children are the second most common type of pediatric tumors after leukemia and the most common occurring solid tumor. Brain tumors diagnosed during the first year of life have different features than those presenting later in childhood and are usually supratentorial. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for the diagnosis and characterization of these tumors. Herewith, we provide a review of the imaging characteristics on conventional and advanced neuroimaging techniques of the most common supratentorial intracranial tumors in children.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"71 1","pages":"070 - 081"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85719701","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 Traumatic Brain Injury","authors":"N. Kadom, M. Wintermark","doi":"10.1055/S-0036-1584224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/S-0036-1584224","url":null,"abstract":"“As the mother of a grown sonwith a traumatic brain injury, I couldn’t be more excited about the prospect of finding out how to repair even a small part of the damage that changed his life.” Judy Woodruff, author. This special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology is intended to provide the reader with different perspectives regarding the imaging care for children with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The editors and authors have developed this content so that radiologists and those involved in the care of pediatric patients with TBI and TBI research find it useful because of the following topics:","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"13 1","pages":"001 - 001"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74516580","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}
D. Mendoza, N. Kadom, S. Palasis, S. Milla, Jason W. Allen
{"title":"Use of Conventional and Advanced MRI Techniques in Accidental Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury","authors":"D. Mendoza, N. Kadom, S. Palasis, S. Milla, Jason W. Allen","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1584276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1584276","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a complex and dynamic pathophysiology, and neuroimaging plays a critical role in its evaluation in the acute, subacute, and chronic settings. Here, we describe technical advancements in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques that promote use of MRI for acute TBI in children to avoid radiation exposure. We also discuss the value of using advanced MR imaging techniques for research in children with TBI.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"49 1","pages":"020 - 025"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91001084","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":"Acute and Long-Term Outcomes Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury","authors":"R. Howarth, L. Blackwell, K. Ono","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1584285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1584285","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and serious disability among children and adolescents. In this review, the neuropathology and pathophysiology of pediatric TBI will be briefly discussed, including the importance of advanced neuroimaging techniques to assist with acute management and diagnostic accuracy. Then, predictors of outcome and sequelae of injury will be highlighted, across TBI severities, including impact on health-related quality of life. Finally, a case study will be presented to highlight the unique trajectory and outcome in a teenager with a severe TBI.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"026 - 031"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90200992","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":"Pictorial Review of CT and MRI in Pediatric Accidental Traumatic Head Injury","authors":"E. Golden, B. Soares","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1584242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1584242","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Head injuries in children are relatively common leading to a significant number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations annually. Although most injuries are minor, severe brain injury carries a significant mortality rate leading to 3,000 deaths per year in the United States. We describe the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury in children. Appropriate imaging modalities are discussed with a specific focus on the role of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Classic patterns of injury and associated imaging findings on CT and MRI are described. In addition, characteristic findings seen in birth-related trauma are also reviewed.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"38 1","pages":"007 - 012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74511178","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 Role of Neuroimaging in the Evaluation of Abusive Head Trauma","authors":"Tanya S. Hinds, E. Shalaby-Rana","doi":"10.1055/s-0036-1584283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1584283","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Neuroimaging is an integral part of the work-up for children who may have experienced abusive head trauma (AHT). The initial exam is usually a head computed tomography (CT), which may be followed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and/or spine, depending on clinical presentation and/or findings on head CT. Neuroimaging is important for both clinical care and prognosis, as well as the process of distinguishing AHT from accidental trauma. Brain CT and conventional MRI may provide evidence of more than one traumatic event. Diffusion-weighted and susceptibility-weighted imaging help with both acute clinical interventions and prognostication about neurodevelopmental outcomes. With more widespread use of spinal MRI, there is increased appreciation of the spectrum of clinically occult spinal soft tissue injuries associated with AHT. This review highlights clinical and radiologic findings in children evaluated for AHT and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary evaluation.","PeriodicalId":89989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric neuroradiology","volume":"74 1","pages":"038 - 044"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85458647","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}