Skip to main content

Pediatric Neurology

Early atypical MRI findings in Neuro-Behçet's disease

In pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings of lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs.

Read more

Editor's Choice

Genetic therapies for movement disorders

What advances have been made in developing genetic therapy approaches for movement disorders such as Parkinson and Huntington diseases and rarer monogenic conditions of childhood onset?

Fenfluramine in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies

Expert practical recommendations on using fenfluramine, which is the latest therapeutic option for seizure management in Dravet syndrome and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.

AI model improves focal cortical dysplasia diagnosis

An artificial intelligence model using MRI data could help identify focal cortical dysplasia, outperforming existing diagnostic models.

Menarche transition associated with increased MS disease activity

Multiple sclerosis in girls with pediatric onset tends to occur in the 2–3 years after menarche, and the risk for relapse is increased during and following menarche.

Our tailored content service will keep you up to date…

Receive newsletters curated for the busy specialist by our expert editorial team

Case Studies

Early atypical MRI findings in Neuro-Behçet's disease

In pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings of lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs.

Rapid progression of Guillain-Barré syndrome

A 19-year-old presented with numbness and tingling in his hands and feet, which developed into total locked-in syndrome within 30 hours. Using cEEG to amplify nonvisible muscle activity enabled basic communication.

Lead encephalopathy from chipped paint

Public health measures mean severe lead toxicity is rare, making its recognition and management challenging. This 4-year-old presented with refractory status epilepticus and severe microcytic anemia. How would you diagnose and treat her?

Current Reviews

Pediatric non-congenital central nervous system infections: role of imaging in the emergency department

Neurological emergencies in pediatric patients, including central nervous system infections like meningitis and encephalitis, account for significant morbidity and mortality. Neuroimaging plays an important role in the management of these …

Geospatial analysis of environmental atmospheric risk factors in neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review update

Following up the previously published systematic review on the same topic and realizing that new studies and evidence had emerged on the matter, we conducted an update on the same research terms. With the objective of updating the information …

Regulation of brain fluid volumes and pressures: basic principles, intracranial hypertension, ventriculomegaly and hydrocephalus

The principles of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production, circulation and outflow and regulation of fluid volumes and pressures in the normal brain are summarised. Abnormalities in these aspects in intracranial hypertension, ventriculomegaly and …

CME & eLearning

Webcast | eLearning (Link opens in a new window)

1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit, 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits

Advances in patient-centered care and treatment for cardiopulmonary dysfunction are helping to increase life expectancy in DMD. This program equips multidisciplinary teams, including pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and endocrinologists, with key knowledge and skills to enhance care throughout the patient journey.

Supported by:
  • Pfizer
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

Congruency between publicly available pictorial displays of medial temporal lobe atrophy

With computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is possible to visualize regional brain atrophy in vivo, which has become an essential part of the clinical work-up of patients with suspected dementia. Particular interest has …

Diagnostic performance of black tent sign on 3D T2 SPACE in the diagnosis of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a clinical disease presenting with Hakim’s triad which is composed of gait disturbance, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence [ 1 , 2 ]. NPH is classified as idiopathic and secondary. Imaging findings …

Clinical characteristics and outcomes in leptomeningeal disease with or without brain metastasis: insights from an explorative data analysis of the Charité LMD registry

Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) also known as leptomeningeal metastasis (LMM) involves the spread of cancer cells into the leptomeninges and/or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is generally considered a late-stage complication of metastatic malignancies …

Associations of ventriculomegaly and white matter hyperintensities with glymphatic dysfunction in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is characterised by non-obstructive ventriculomegaly and gait disorder, cognitive deficits, and urinary dysfunction [ 1 ]; however, its aetiology remains unclear. Notably, ventricular dilatation and …