Brainstem multiple sclerosis in an 11-year-old child presenting as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

abstract：:Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death during childhood. Since the first pediatric brain tumor clinical trials, the field has seen improved outcomes in some, but not all tumor types. In the past few decades, a number of promising new therapeutic agents have emerged, yet only a few of thes...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Bornhorst M,Hwang EI

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this era of changing priorities, regulations, and resources, it is useful to look both back and forward at the building of a division of child neurology in the context of the emergence of child neurology as a nationally and internationally recognized distinct subspecialty of both pediatrics and neurology. Both Pitt...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Schor NF,Crumrine PK

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of pathologically confirmed Alexander's disease in which serial cranial ultrasound studies demonstrated unique findings of enlarging subependymal cysts with evolving periventricular hyperechogenicity. Computed tomographic scan of the head showed low attenuation of the periventricular white matter an...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Hess DC,Fischer AQ,Yaghmai F,Figueroa R,Akamatsu Y

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the available literature on papilledema in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), report the first detailed pediatric case, and explore the underlying pathophysiology. METHODS:First, we conducted a comprehensive literature review of all cases of papilledema in CIDP. Next...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Abrams AW,Sah JP,Pavlakis SG

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The geographic distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) may relate to the age of initial exposure and degree of sensitization to common viruses or bacteria which have proteins with epitopes (antigenic determinants) which are homologous with potentially encephalitogenic peptides in central myelin proteins, such as basic...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Alvord EC Jr,Jahnke U,Fischer EH,Kies MW,Driscoll BF,Compston DA

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 1-year-old female child who was referred to the Early Intervention Clinic for evaluation of developmental delay and progressively enlarging head size. Developmental assessment revealed significant motor delay with borderline cognitive impairment. MRI of the brain revealed generalized ventriculom...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Rai B,Sharif F

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic factors play an important role in childhood autism. This study is to determine the association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in dopa decarboxylase (DDC) and dopamine receptor-1 (DRD1) genes with childhood autism, in a Chinese Han population. A total of 211 autistic children and 250 age- and gender-matched...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Yu H,Liu J,Yang A,Yang G,Yang W,Lei H,Quan J,Zhang Z

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal muscular atrophy type 0 is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy that is usually fatal in the first months of life. These children present with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and respiratory compromise. We describe a child with spinal muscular atrophy and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita who has had a ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Falsaperla R,Romeo G,Di Giorgio A,Pavone P,Parano E,Connolly AM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the recent development of new antiepilepsy drugs, a significant number of children are still unable to achieve seizure freedom without side effects. Understanding the factors behind individual variability in antiepilepsy drug tolerability and dose response and incorporating these factors into a treatment plan ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Glauser TA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated familial and environmental risk factors in a cohort of South African children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A prospective, hospital-based case control study was conducted comprising 50 children diagnosed with ADHD and 50 matched non-ADHD controls. The adjusted effect o...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： van Dyk L,Springer P,Kidd M,Steyn N,Solomons R,van Toorn R

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pseudotumoral presentation of acute hemicerebellitis is rare in pediatric age. The authors report a new single case study of a 7-year-old child with pseudotumoral unilateral cerebellitis mimicking an intracranial tumor, which clinically presented itself with signs of intracranial hypertension and mild contralateral ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Alberini E,Vellante V,Zennaro F,Calligaris L,Barbi E,Carrozzi M,Devescovi R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal ultrasonographic evidence of intracranial mass lesions generally results in a diagnosis of primary glial or primitive neuroectodermal neoplasm. We describe two infants, one who was stillborn at 25 weeks' estimated gestational age and one term infant who was born live and died shortly after birth with large in...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Harris CP,Townsend JJ,Klatt EC

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify early predictive factors of outcome in childhood epilepsy, the case records of all children with new-onset epilepsy presenting to a single neurology practice over a 10-year interval were reviewed. Only children with more than 2 years of follow-up were included. Cox regression analysis was used to identify ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Oskoui M,Webster RI,Zhang X,Shevell MI

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinical, electroencephalographic, neurophysiologic, and neuroimaging findings in eight children with infant-onset progressive myoclonus epilepsy, all of whom had muscle biopsies performed as as part of the diagnostic evaluation. Each child had myoclonic seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and n...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Harbord MG,Hwang PA,Robinson BH,Becker LE,Hunjan A,Murphy EG

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the locations and characterize the types of brain abnormalities noted on brain magnetic resonance imaging in patients with probable and definite neurofibromatosis type 1. Patients with definite neurofibromatosis type 1 (n = 17) were studied when clinically indicated, and pati...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： DiMario FJ Jr,Ramsby G,Greenstein R,Langshur S,Dunham B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ketogenic therapy is now an accepted treatment for pediatric and adult patients with medically refractory epilepsy.1-3 However, young adults treated with a ketogenic diet face unique challenges when transitioning to adult neurology providers.4 The variable acceptance of dietary therapy, paucity of nutritionists and ad...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Seaborg K,Wang X,Olson C,Felton EA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Past, present, and future research activities in Rett syndrome are described. Studies to this point have failed to define a biologic or chemical marker. It is hoped that heightened activity in this unique syndrome will provide guidance for the diagnosis of this disorder, and with it, better understanding. ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Percy AK

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation correlated incidence and degree of autonomic dysfunction with the degree of motor impairment in children hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Motor weakness varies, as does the effect on autonomic function including heart rate, vasomotor stability, sweating, continence, and blood pressure. Aft...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Dimario FJ Jr,Edwards C

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the role of cerebral nitric oxide and its powerful oxidant peroxynitrite following mild birth asphyxia. The cerebrospinal fluid levels of nitric oxide and 3-nitrotyrosine as a marker for peroxynitrite are measured in neonates with mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Based...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Gücüyener K,Ergenekon E,Demiryürek T,Erbaş D,Oztürk G,Koç E,Atalay Y

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome is characterized by abnormal lymphocyte trafficking into brain. The authors hypothesized that mycophenolate mofetil, a lymphocyte proliferation inhibitor, might be therapeutic. The cerebrospinal fluid and blood immunophenotypes of 15 children with predominantly chronic-relapsing opsoclonu...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Pranzatelli MR,Tate ED,Travelstead AL,Baumgardner CA,Gowda NV,Halthore SN,Kerstan P,Kossak BD,Mitchell WG,Taub JW

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Managing severe epilepsy syndromes of early childhood is challenging as the seizures are typically resistant to treatment and may cause disabling mental and behavioral problems in later life. A comprehensive treatment plan includes pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and surgical options. This article reviews clinical st...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Wheless JW

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outcome measures should include the patient's values and preferences (from the patient's perspective) in addition to performance ratings and physiologic states. Outcome measures can assess relationships between services and interventions and their end results, can clarify which therapies are worth providing and which ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Ronen GM,Rosenbaum MP,Streiner DL

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis complex is a multisystem, chronic genetic condition characterized by systemic growth of benign tumors and often accompanied by epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual disability. Nonetheless, the neurodevelopmental phenotype of these patients is not often detailed. The authors describe...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Gipson TT,Poretti A,Thomas EA,Jenkins KT,Desai S,Johnston MV

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic dystonia with onset in the first year of life has been described as a transient movement disorder, in contrast to other forms of idiopathic dystonia We report on a girl who showed, from her 5th month, episodes of dystonic postures of her neck and arm, which lasted for seconds and occurred several times a da...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： John B,Klemm E,Haverkamp F

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is a recently recognized autoimmune neurologic disorder that presents with severe neuropsychiatric symptoms in previously healthy children. A 4-year-old Lebanese girl presented with new-onset behavioral changes, orofacial dyskinesias, fluctuation in consciousness,...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Safadieh L,Dabbagh O

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postictal psychoses are brief psychotic episodes that usually occur after poorly controlled partial complex seizure clusters. The psychosis commonly appears following a lucid interval, ranging from a few hours to days after seizure termination. An underlying structural brain abnormality is common and usually involves ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Nissenkorn A,Moldavsky M,Lorberboym M,Raucher A,Bujanover Y,Lerman-Sagie T

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocysticercosis is a common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. Intraparenchymal giant cysticercosis has been described in literature, but this is a rare report of a thalamic giant cysticercosis in a young child where the diagnosis could be made on follow-up. A 1½-year-old male child presented with s...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Mittal A,Sehgal R,Sureka B,Kumar A,Aggarwal KC

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recruited 128 neonates with hyperbilirubinemia over a 5-year period (1995-2000) to study the short- and long-term effects of hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia on the auditory brainstem pathway and neurodevelopmental status. These children were divided into two groups: (1) a hemolytic group (n = 29; ABO incompatibility [...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Chen WX,Wong VC,Wong KY

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with palatal tics and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome have been previously reported. Little is known about the characteristics of palatal tics given that there are so few reports. On one hand, palatal tics may be rare. Alternatively, they may be less well recognized than repetitive eye blinking or sniffin...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Rizzo R,Cath D,Pavone P,Tijssen M,Robertson MM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and laboratory data of four pediatric patients and one adult patient with inverted duplication (inv dup) (15) are reported. The most evident findings were dysmorphic features with frontal bossing; genital abnormalities, such as macropenis or hypospadias; mental retardation; autistic behavior; and seizures...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Buoni S,Sorrentino L,Farnetani MA,Pucci L,Fois A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00