Electroconvulsive therapy for malignant catatonia in childhood.

abstract：:Serial examination of the cerebral hemispheres of 20 sudden infant death syndrome victims revealed high incidence of leukomalacia (40%), leptomeningeal glioneuronal heterotopias (70%) at the base of the cerebrum, and astrogliosis (65%) in the white matter and medulla reticular formation compared with 20 age-matched co...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Obonai T,Takashima S

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parry-Romberg is a rare syndrome of unknown origin, characterized by hemiatrophy of the face including subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscle, and bones, along with various ocular and central nervous system abnormalities. Some investigators consider that injury to the sympathetic fibers of the trigeminal nerve is a caus...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Menascu S,Padeh S,Hoffman C,Ben-Zeev B

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 5-year survival profile of 42 children and adolescents between 1 to 21 years of age in an immobile minimally conscious state, chronically dependent on supportive ventilation. Data were collected from a 22-bed pediatric unit dedicated to this unique population, within a 350-bed geriatric hospital, between ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Gale R,Namestnic J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurons must respond to a bewildering array of external and internal stimuli and must distinguish among them to generate an appropriate response or change in metabolic or electrical activity. Furthermore, the response of a cell to a given stimulus must depend on what else is happening inside and outside the cell at th...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Schor NF

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sulfatides, the most abundant glycosphingolipids, are a major component of myelin. They are degraded by the combined action of sphingolipid activator protein and arylsulfatase A. Deficiency of either of these entities causes metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). On the basis of age of onset, this entity is div...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Dubey R,Chakrabarty B,Gulati S,Sharma MC,Deopujari S,Baheti N,Santosh V,Pai G,Kabra M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), believed to be a major determinant of neurologic outcome, was monitored at the bedside of high-risk premature newborns during the first few days of life. Intraventricular hemorrhage was presumed to have occurred in only one of the seven infants and was associated with ventriculomegal...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Braun MA,Rosman NP,Gould JB

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used in high-risk infants to assess the myelination process and its relationship with neurologic outcome. The time period when delayed myelination is best detected by MRI was also studied. MRI was performed in 39 high-risk infants (i.e., preterm infants, infants with respiratory di...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Fujii Y,Konishi Y,Kuriyama M,Maeda M,Saito M,Ishii Y,Sudo M

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-seven patients (39 boys and 8 girls) with infantile autism whose clinical symptoms had matched the diagnostic criteria of DSM III were studied cytogenetically for the occurrence of fragile X [fra(X)] syndrome. The existence of fra(X) chromosome in these patients was screened first by culturing peripheral blood l...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Matsuishi T,Shiotsuki Y,Niikawa N,Katafuchi Y,Otaki E,Ando H,Yamashita Y,Horikawa M,Urabe F,Kuriya N

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outcome in severe acute necrotizing encephalopathy of childhood is poor, with high mortality (30%) and moderate to severe disability in survivors despite the use of intravenous corticosteroids or immunoglobulins. Increased blood interleukin 6 level correlates with poor outcome. METHODS:We report the early u...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Koh JC,Murugasu A,Krishnappa J,Thomas T

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autopsy studies in Rasmussen encephalitis reveal areas of sparing within the affected hemisphere. Clinical progression and inflammation are milder with an older onset. We sought to demonstrate radiological corroboration for these patterns. METHODS:In our retrospective study, 38 cases were dichotomized into ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Benjamin RN,Thomas M,Muthusamy K,Yoganathan S,Mathew V,Chacko AG,Prabhu K,Chacko G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:l-2 hydroxyglutaric aciduria is a rare, autosomal recessively inherited metabolic disorder of organic acid metabolism. A 5-year-old boy presented with eyelid myoclonia with absences that proved difficult to control with first-line anticonvulsants. An electroencephalogram produced profoundly abnormal results, with gene...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Mete A,Isikay S,Sirikci A,Ozkur A,Bayram M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sporadic and familial hemiplegic migraines are rare paroxysmal disorders characterized by transient hemiparesis and headache. The distinction is based on whether other family members are affected. In 50% of cases, these migraines are caused by CACNA1 A missense mutations. PATIENTS:We describe a boy with a p...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Sánchez-Albisua I,Schöning M,Jurkat-Rott K,Lerche H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four families are described with an autosomal dominant illness characterized by the childhood onset of recurrent attacks of prolonged ataxia, server vertigo, and vomiting. The attacks often begin in infancy. On the average, attacks occur monthly, and last between one hour to more than a week. Variations in severity oc...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Tibbles JA,Camfield PR,Cron CC,Farrell K

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In children, multiple sclerosis is rare and has some clinical and paraclinical differences compared with adults. The assessment of corticospinal motor tracts is expected to be relevant because of their frequent early involvement in this disease. Reported are the results of transcranial magnetic stimulation in two chil...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Dan B,Christiaens F,Christophe C,Dachy B

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neuropsychologic function and white matter changes observed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Cockayne syndrome were studied. MRI with T2-weighted sequences revealed periventricular hyperintensity and white matter hyperintensity in all 3 Cockayne syndrome patients examined; in contrast, 8 age-matched controls...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Sugita K,Takanashi J,Ishii M,Niimi H

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seizures are an early sign of brain injury in newborns. These seizures are in most cases repetitive or associated with asymptomatic electrographic seizures. Despite the relative resistance of the immature brain to seizure-induced brain damage, there is more and more evidence that neonatal seizures impair normal brain ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Thibeault-Eybalin MP,Lortie A,Carmant L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranial magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities were observed in 8 children (5 boys, 3 girls; ages 4-14 years) with neurologic problems following infection by Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease. Neurologic features included headache (6), behavioral changes (5), facial palsy (2), papilledema (2)...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Belman AL,Coyle PK,Roque C,Cantos E

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rapidly progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disease of infancy. In severe SMA, weakness, hypotonia, and bulbar involvement lead to progressive respiratory insufficiency and swallowing dysfunction, which are frequently complicated by aspirations. There are few studies repor...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Birnkrant DJ,Pope JF,Martin JE,Repucci AH,Eiben RM

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four children with self-inflicted strangulation injuries had cerebral blood flow determined by stable xenon computed tomography (XeCTCBF) within 24 hours of admission. All had suffered a severe hypoxic-ischemic cerebral injury; 3 initially had fixed pupils, all were apneic with varying bradyarrhythmias, and the initia...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Ashwal S,Perkin RM,Thompson JR,Tomasi LG,van Stralen D,Schneider S

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical rhythmic electroencephalogram (EEG) discharge is an uncommon rhythmic EEG pattern that has been reported to occur in adults. It is thought to be a nonspecific finding with little clinical significance. This article reports this EEG pattern in two children and suggests it be called subclinical rhythmic EEG ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nagarajan L,Gregory PB,Hewitt IK,Gubbay SS,Parry TS

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cortical development in the first years of age for children with very low birth weight is not well characterized. We obtained high-resolution structural magnetic resonance images from children aged 18-22 months (16 very low birth weight/7 term) and 3-4 years (12 very low birth weight/8 term). Cortical surface area and...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Phillips JP,Montague EQ,Aragon M,Lowe JR,Schrader RM,Ohls RK,Caprihan A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two brothers with congenital myotonic dystrophy also had cystinuria with large renal stones. This report is the first to document the concurrence of cystinuria and congenital myotonic dystrophy. It is uncertain whether these two conditions are coincidental or share a common pathogenesis. ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Kimura S,Amemiya F,Fukazawa H

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Febrile convulsions and allergic rhinitis are both common childhood disorders and both are considered as generally benign disorders. Yet, especially in the case of allergic rhinitis, adverse effects on school performance and limited socialization are found. The relationship between febrile con...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Lin WY,Muo CH,Ku YC,Sung FC,Kao CH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited data are available on optic neuritis in Asian children. Clinical profiles tend to vary with different races. We aimed to determine the clinical manifestations, visual outcomes, and etiologies of optic neuritis in Malaysian children, and discuss the literature of optic neuritis in Asian children. A retrospectiv...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Shatriah I,Adlina AR,Alshaarawi S,Wan-Hitam WH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Niemann-Pick type C disease is an autosomal-recessive, inherited neurovisceral lipid storage disorder. This disease results from either protein NPC1 or HE1 deficiency, which leads to cholesterol metabolism disturbance and is characterized by early hepatosplenomegaly and progressive ataxia, dystonia, cataplexy, dysarth...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Zafeiriou DI,Triantafyllou P,Gombakis NP,Vargiami E,Tsantali C,Michelakaki E

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peroxisomal disorders are classified in two major groups: (1) peroxisome biogenesis disorders and (2) single peroxisomal enzyme/transporter deficiencies. D-bifunctional protein deficiency (OMIM #261515) is included in this last group of rare diseases and leads to an impaired peroxisomal beta-oxidation. D-bif...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nascimento J,Mota C,Lacerda L,Pacheco S,Chorão R,Martins E,Garrido C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a 13-year-old boy with congenital hydrocephalus, a history of multiple shunt revisions, and a stable prepontine arachnoid cyst, who experienced profound catatonic deterioration. After initial shunt placement at age 20 months, the patient had followed norm...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Wachtel LE,Baranano K,Reti IM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a girl with Alagille syndrome and a moyamoya angiographic pattern on magnetic resonance angiography. She was referred for genetic consultation because of posterior embryotoxon and peripheral pulmonary stenosis. Her facial appearance was typical, but she had no cholestasis or vertebral involvement. A hetero...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Rocha R,Soro I,Leitão A,Silva ML,Leão M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial diseases comprise a group of complex and heterogeneous genetic disorders. Variable clinical features present a major challenge in pediatric diagnoses. From January 1984-June 2009, 69 patients were diagnosed with either syndromic mitochondrial diseases or nonsyndromic mitochondrial diseases. Clinical mani...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Chi CS,Lee HF,Tsai CR,Lee HJ,Chen LH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1991-2006, nine patients below age 18 years, with a microbiologic documentation of Cryptococcus neoformans infection and no evidence of human immunodeficiency virus infection, were identified and treated at Chang Gung Children's Hospital. All exhibited central nervous system involvement. Seven patients were fe...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Huang KY,Huang YC,Hung IJ,Lin TY

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00