Neurotrophic factor expression in three infants with Ondine's curse.

abstract：:Occipital lobe epilepsy in children can present as an idiopathic form (i.e., childhood epilepsy with occipital paroxysms) or as a symptomatic form. Forty-three children (18 boys, 25 girls) were divided into the idiopathic group or symptomatic group, according to the classification for epileptic seizures of the Interna...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Du JC,Chien YH,Weng WC,Shen YZ,Lee WT

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated, inflammatory acquired demyelinating syndrome predominantly affecting the white matter of the central nervous system. METHODS:We describe a three-year-old boy whose clinical presentation was suspicious for ADEM but whose initial imaging abnor...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Abu Libdeh A,Goodkin HP,Ramirez-Montealegre D,Brenton JN

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a previously undescribed electroencephalographic pattern of epochs of diffuse delta background (85-240 sec) alternating with epochs of classic "burst suppression" (90-270 sec) in a 13-month-old girl with hemolytic-uremic syndrome. A dramatic electroencephalographic improvement was evident on continuous monit...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Pascual-Leone A,Dhuna AK,Janousek ST,Talwar D

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy is a common disorder in pediatric neurology, and electroencephalography (EEG) continues to play an important role in its diagnosis. However, the small size of a child's head and immaturity of the brain make EEG interpretation more difficult in children than in adults. This article presents a new method of EEG...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nikkhah K,Shoeibi A,Hasanpour M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate causes several biochemical changes that impact the nervous system. The neurotoxicity usually affects the cerebral white matter, causing a leukoencephalopathy that can be chronic and progressive with cognitive decline. A 15-year-old male developed olfactory seizures and behavioral abnormalities (hypersexua...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Antunes NL,Souweidane MM,Lis E,Rosenblum MK,Steinherz PG

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The details of 328 patients with bacterial meningitis, admitted from 1984 through 1993, were obtained from 46 departments of pediatrics of large hospitals through questionnaires. The incidence rate per 100,000 child-years was 2.32, being higher in children aged 0-4 years (rate, 7.22) than 5-15 years (rate, 0.49). The ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Ishikawa T,Asano Y,Morishima T,Nagashima M,Sobue G,Watanabe K,Yamaguchi H

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to define the dose of pirfenidone in children and adolescents with neurofibromatosis 1 and plexiform neurofibromas that is pharmacokinetically comparable to the active adult dose. Pirfenidone was administered orally on a continuous dosing schedule. The starting dose level was 250 mg/m2/dose. The second dose l...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Babovic-Vuksanovic D,Widemann BC,Dombi E,Gillespie A,Wolters PL,Toledo-Tamula MA,O'Neill BP,Fox E,MacDonald T,Beck H,Packer RJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eye movements were assessed in 22 patients with varying degrees of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency. Ocular motility was clinically normal in seven patients with moderate enzyme deficiency but grossly abnormal in 15 patients with severe enzyme deficiency. In patients with severe deficiency, fi...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Jinnah HA,Lewis RF,Visser JE,Eddey GE,Barabas G,Harris JC

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcranial magnetic stimulation and motor performance tests were used to study the correlation between corticospinal maturation and actual motor performance in a group of young school children (n = 10, mean age = 7 years, age range = 6-9 years). The results were compared with normal adults (n = 10, mean age = 24 yea...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Heinen F,Fietzek UM,Berweck S,Hufschmidt A,Deuschl G,Korinthenberg R

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used xenon 133 inhalation and single-photon computed tomography to measure regional cerebral blood flow during a quiet resting condition, a simple auditory task, and an auditory phonemic discrimination task in 3 age-matched groups of children suffering from developmental language disabilities: expressive dy...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Tzourio N,Heim A,Zilbovicius M,Gerard C,Mazoyer BM

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cause cannot be determined in 30% to 50% of patients with intellectual disability. Determining the etiology of intellectual disability is important and useful for pediatric neurologists, geneticists, pediatricians, and patients' families because it allows assessment of recurrence risk, appropriate genetic ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Medina A,Piñeros L,Arteaga C,Velasco H,Izquierdo A,Giraldo A,Espinosa E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three children ranging in age from 2 to 5 years with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) were successfully treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Their symptoms were somnolence, fever, headache, vomiting, and resting tremor. In all of these patients, it was difficult to distinguish the condi...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nishikawa M,Ichiyama T,Hayashi T,Ouchi K,Furukawa S

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sturge-Weber syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder associated with epilepsy, glaucoma, cognitive impairments, and a port-wine birthmark. Although individuals with Sturge-Weber syndrome are vulnerable to known risk factors for suicide, including chronic illness and physical differences (port-wine birthmark), ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Sebold AJ,Ahmed AS,Ryan TC,Cohen BA,Jampel HD,Suskauer SJ,Zabel TA,Comi AM,Rybczynski S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal cerebral infarction is a relatively common cause of neonatal seizures, with an incidence of at least 1:4000 live births and is associated with a high incidence of neurological sequelae. However, the pathophysiological mechanisms and predisposing factors responsible for neonatal infarction are not fu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Kanda K,Sato A,Abe D,Nishijima S,Ishigami T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the utility of rectal diazepam gel in the home management of prolonged or repetitive seizures in children. Thirty-eight children being prescribed rectal diazepam gel by their clinician were prospectively recruited. Seizures, rectal diazepam use, emergency department visits, and quality of life data...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： O'Dell C,Shinnar S,Ballaban-Gil KR,Hornick M,Sigalova M,Kang H,Moshé SL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery is an extremely uncommon complication of pediatric deep neck space infections in the postantibiotic era, and poses a diagnostic challenge to clinicians. Early recognition and aggressive management are essential to prevent mortality and serious morbidity. We describe a pseu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Sankararaman S,Velayuthan S,Gonzalez-Toledo E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the outcomes of 28 children who had severe head injuries between 13-18 years of age. All were unconscious at least 24 hours and have been followed at least 2 years after injury. At present, their ages range from 18 to 27 years. Their educational achievements, social activities, marital status, fu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Kriel RL,Krach LE,Bergland MM,Panser LA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two children from a consanguineous family who manifested mega-corpus callosum, polymicrogyria, and psychomotor retardation. These patients also exhibited the brain anomalies of pontine hypoplasia and an abnormal cerebellar vermis. Our report confirms the genetic nature of megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-mega...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Bindu PS,Taly AB,Sinha S,Bharath RD

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the association of brain death in an infant with a large cutaneous hemangioma of the forearm. The irreversible cerebral injury is presumed to be secondary to cerebral hypoperfusion as a result of a combination of systemic hypotension and a systemic vascular "steal" phenomenon caused by the cutaneous hemang...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Hamvas A,Perlman JM,Volpe JJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in ryanodine receptor 1 gene (RYR1) are frequent causes of myopathies. They classically present with central core disease; however, clinical variability and histopathologic overlap are being increasingly recognized. PATIENTS:Patient 1 is a 15-year-old girl with mild proximal, four-limb weakness fr...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Rocha J,Taipa R,Melo Pires M,Oliveira J,Santos R,Santos M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year-old female is described with presumed viral encephalitis, who developed progressive catatonia, agitation, and autonomic dysfunction. The diagnosis of malignant catatonia was made, and the patient improved with electroconvulsive treatment. This article discusses features, causes, differential diagnosis, and t...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Slooter AJ,Braun KP,Balk FJ,van Nieuwenhuizen O,van der Hoeven J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidural hematoma due to birth trauma is unusual. The presentation is similar to subdural hematoma in the newborn, but the results of subdural puncture may be normal. The CT scan is diagnostic and early surgical evacuation may be lifesaving. ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Gama CH,Fenichel GM

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk factors for mortality of young children with cerebral palsy were studied using a sample of 12,709 children aged 0.5-3.5 years with cerebral palsy who had received services from the State of California between 1980 and 1995. The most powerful prognostic factors for survival were simple functional items: mobility a...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Strauss DJ,Shavelle RM,Anderson TW

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary malignant melanoma of the meninges is described in a 5-year-old boy who presented with a 3-month history suggestive of subacute meningitis. Clinically the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis was made and antituberculous treatment was begun. Despite this treatment, the patient's condition continued to deteriora...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nicolaides P,Newton RW,Kelsey A

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven children, 4-48 months old, with congenital cyanotic heart defects developed choreoathetoid movements 2-12 days after cardiac surgery with hypothermia and extracorporeal circulation (ECC). The abnormal movements mainly involved the limbs, facial musculature, and tongue, leading to a severe dysphagia. The symptom...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Gherpelli JL,Azeka E,Riso A,Atik E,Ebaid M,Barbero-Marcial M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy exhibited a phenotype of neurofibromatosis 1. He had large and multiple café-au-lait spots, and had elevated serum levels of very long chain fatty acids. The patient's mother and elder sister also had X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. This case represents novel manifestations ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Yamada H,Izumi T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study developed a Farsi language Communication Function Classification System and then tested its reliability and validity. METHODS:Communication Function Classification System is designed to classify the communication functions of individuals with cerebral palsy. Up until now, there has been no instru...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Soleymani Z,Joveini G,Baghestani AR

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well known that febrile seizures are commonly occur in children with exanthem subitum. In this study, we compared the clinical features and backgrounds of patients with complex febrile seizures with and without primary human herpesvirus 6B infection. METHODS:Sixty-two patients were enrolled after expe...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Miyake M,Kawamura Y,Hattori F,Miura H,Ishihara N,Yoshikawa T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesions has mainly been associated with influenza A and B virus infection. Patients present with neurologic symptoms 1 to 3 days after a prodromal illness and recover completely within a few days. Magnetic resonance imaging typically shows reversible lesions with reduced di...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Abenhaim Halpern L,Agyeman P,Steinlin M,El-Koussy M,Grunt S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual symptomatology in childhood often presents diagnostic difficulties. Recurrent paroxysmal visual complaints, although typically associated with migraine, may also signal other disorders. We describe a 9-year-old partially sighted male with paroxysmal zoopsias resulting from Charles Bonnet syndrome. This conditio...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Mewasingh LD,Kornreich C,Christiaens F,Christophe C,Dan B

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00