MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences' source. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:33:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302460&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F130%2F85734 VP SinghJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):130-134Modern epilepsy started in India in 1995 at Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Trivandrum and at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. At both centres the attempt was to get the program going with patients having surgically remediable epilepsy syndromes -who could be evaluated with non invasive investigations. The mainstay of the evaluation was a good quality epilepsy specific MRI and video EEG coupled with a SPECT study and a neuropsychological evaluation. Concordance of the focus on all investigations was critical to a good outcome. There were several problems on the way - but they were managed keeping in consideration our local needs and requirements. Intraoperative electocorticography... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302460 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302459&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F126%2F85732 Pradnya Gadgil, Vrajesh UdaniJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):126-129Epilepsy is a common clinical entity in neurology clinics. The understanding of the genetics of epilepsy has undergone a sea change prompting re-classification by the International league against epilepsy recently. The prevalence rates of epilepsy in India are similar to those of developed nations. However, the large treatment gap is a major challenge to our public health system. Perinatal injuries are a major causative factor in pediatric group. We have discussed a few common etiologies such as neurocysticercosis and newer genetic epilepsy syndromes. We have also briefly touched upon the Indian experience in pediatric epilepsy surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302459 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302458&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F118%2F85730 Conclusions: The selective motor fasciculotomy of musculocutaneous, median, and ulnar nerves significantly reduces spasticity in the affected muscle groups and thereby improves the self-care (motor) functions in selected people with cerebral palsy who have harmful resistant spasticity without any organic shortening of the muscles. The procedure is safe and the spasticity does not recur. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302458 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302457&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F109%2F85728 V. R. K. Rao, SN MathuriyaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):109-117Pediatric aneurysms are different from adult aneurysms - they are more rare, are giant and in the posterior circulation more frequently than in adults and may be associated with congenital disorders. Infectious and traumatic aneursyms are also seen more frequently. Vein of Galen malformations are even rarer entities. They may be of choroidal or mural type. Based on the degree of AV shunting they may present with failure to thrive, with hydrocephalus or in severe cases with heart failure. The only possible treatment is by endovascular techniques - both transarterial and transvenous routes are employed. Rarely transtorcular approach is needed. These cases should be managed by an experienced neurointerventionist. (S... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302457 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302456&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F101%2F85726 Conclusion: Currently, treatment of spinal tubercular infections requires a multidisciplinary team that includes infectious diseases experts, neuroradiologists, and spine surgeons. The key to successful management is early detection and timely and judicious surgical intervention, the decision of which needs to be taken in view of clinicoradiological compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots, age of the patient and responsiveness of ATT. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302456 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302455&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F96%2F85725 Sandip ChatterjeeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):96-100Central nervous system tuberculosis in children presents commonly as tubercular meningitis, post-tubercular meningitis hydrocephalus, and much more rarely as space-occupying lesions known as tuberculomas. The occurrence of this condition, though previously reported only in the developing world, is now frequently reported in human immunodeficiency virus positive migrants in the western world. The exact pathogenesis of this condition is still incompletely understood, and the mainstay of treatment is chemotherapeutic regimes. Neurosurgical intervention is rarely necessary, and is confined to cases of hydrocephalus after tubercular meningitis and to large tubeculomas with space-occupying effects. (Source: Journal of Pediatric ... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302455 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302454&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F91%2F85721 Conclusions: Pediatric craniovertebral junction anomalies can be managed successfully with good outcomes using a low cost contoured rod and wires. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302454 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302453&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F86%2F85718 Sandip Chatterjee, Uttara ChatterjeeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):86-90Intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord account for 35-40% of intraspinal tumors in children. The biological behavior of these tumors is of slow progression, and hence aggressive surgery has been advocated. Surgical adjuncts include use of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, preoperative ultrasound, microsurgical techniques and ultrasonic suction devices. Osteoplastic laminoplasty approaches avoid post-laminectomy deformities in younger children. Postoperative radiotherapy and more recently chemotherapy regimes have been proposed for incompletely resected tumors. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302453 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302452&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F78%2F85717 Conclusion: Surgery for medulloblastoma is formidable. The option of sitting position for medulloblastoma surgery is still viable. A vigilant neuroanesthesiologist and a safe surgery are necessary to achieve a good postoperative result. Radiological characteristics are helpful adjuncts for determining effective surgical strategy. Permanent CSF drainage can be avoided in majority of patients and can be definitively considered in progressive symptomatic hydrocephalus. A safe maximal resection and a good Karnofsky score are paramount to ensure compliance with adjuvant therapy and contribute to an overall survival advantage. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302452 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302451&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F72%2F85714 K Sridhar, R Sridhar, G VenkatprasannaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):72-77Brain tumours form the most common type of solid tumour in children and more that 50% of these are infratentorial. Cerebellar astrocytomas and brain stem gliomas are the commonest posterior fossa glial tumours in children. Cerebellar astrocytomas represent up to 10% of all primary brain tumours and up to 25% of posterior fossa tumors in children, with Low grade gliomas forming the commonest of the cerebellar gliomas. They commonly present with symptoms and signs of raised intracranial pressure due to obstructive hydrocephalus. Radiologically they may be solid or cystic with or without a mural nodule. Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment and forms the most consistent factor... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302451 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302450&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F56%2F85713 Conclusions: Histopathologic characterization of TPTVR is essential prior to their further management. Benign lesions often have a good prognosis following gross total surgical resection. Pure germinomas are highly susceptible to radiotherapy. NGGCTs often have malignant components that require adjuvant therapy following surgery. The advancements in microsurgical techniques have led to gratifying perioperative results in these deep-seated lesions. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302450 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302449&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F46%2F85710 CE Deopujari, Ashish Kumar, VS Karmarkar, NK Biyani, M Mhatre, NJ ShahJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):46-55Pediatric brain tumors have always been challenging as well as intriguing in their anatomical, surgical, and postsurgical management-related issues. They are a heterogeneous set of pathologies involving different age groups in childhood and also differ widely from their adult counterparts as far as adjuvant therapies are concerned. Though neurosurgeons across the world are radical in surgery for most of the pediatric tumors, it can often be at the cost of future quality of life in suprasellar tumors. As the time has gone by, the pendulum has swung toward rather conservative and maximal safe surgical resections with adjuvant therapies coming to the forefront. Hence, the ai... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302449 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302448&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F41%2F85708 Conclusions: SCM is rare and not many large series are available. We operated 300 cases and noticed a large number of associated anomalies and also multilevel and multisite splits. Improvement or stabilization was noted in 94% and deterioration in 6% cases. We recommended prophylactic surgery for our asymptomatic patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302448 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302447&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F31%2F85707 This article is an overview of spina bifida with a special emphasis on Indian scenario. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302447 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302446&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F27%2F85706 AK MahapatraJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):27-30Background: Anterior encephaloceles are rare conditions. Except for a few places from South East Asia, no large series has been published in the World literature. Materials and Methods: At AIIMS, we have managed 133 cases over a 40-year-period from 1971 to 2010. Frontoethmoidal type was the most frequent, noticed in 104 patients, followed by nasopharyngeal nasal in 12 and orbital encephaloceles in 6 patients. Observation: Ten patients were adults over the age of 18 years and 15 patients were between 5 and 18 years of age. Swelling over the nose was reported in all 104 patients with frontoethmoid type. In nasopharyngeal type, patients presented with respiratory problem. Patients with orbital mass had proptosis, on the side of enc... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302446 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302445&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F23%2F85705 Chidambaram Balasubramaniam, Santosh M RaoJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):23-26Craniostenosis is a common problem in the pediatric neurosurgery departments. The management of this problem is still evolving. Some misconceptions exist regarding this condition particularly regarding the indications for surgery. The author started performing this surgery nearly two decades ago. The experience gained over time as well as the problems encountered are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302445 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302444&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F11%2F85704 NK VenkataramanaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):11-22Hydrocephalus is a common clinical problem seen in pediatric neurosurgical practice. Hydrocephalus involves dilatation of the cerebral ventricular system with corresponding, compressive effects on the parenchyma. It can be communicative or obstructive types. Congenital, acquired, infective, and secondary hydrocephalus have different clinical features with different modality of treatments. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is the gold standard of treatment. Endoscopic 3 rd ventriculostomy is rapidly gaining prominence as an alternative. Various kinds of hydrocephalus, their pathophysiology, treatment and complications are reviewed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302444 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302443&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F4%2F85703 SN BhagwatiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):4-10The development of pediatric neurosurgery in this country actually began with holding of the 17 th Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) in 1989 in Mumbai. It subsequently led to the formation in 1990 of the Indian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (IndSPN), which is responsible for organizing regular annual conferences and CMEs in cooperation with the ISPN. The first three international CME programs were arranged in 1992, 1994 and 1995, followed by the next three courses from 1998 to 2000. Subsequently, five more such programs were organized in 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2010. The official publication, Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences (JPN), which was started in 2006, has also made g... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302443 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302442&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F85702 Suresh SankhlaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):2-3 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302442 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5302441&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F3%2F1%2F85701 VP SinghJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(3):1-1 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5302441 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5302441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181022&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F97%2F84428 Pranshu Bhargava, Rahul Singh, Bhanu Prakash, Rohan SinhaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):97-98 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181022 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181021&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F96%2F84427 RV Bharath, KV Premlal, Mansih Baldia, Sujit Kumar G SamsonJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):96-97 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181021 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181020&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F94%2F84426 Shalini Agarwal, Jyotsna Sen, Sandeep Jain, Suresh Kanta RathiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):94-95 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181020 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181019&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F93%2F84425 Dilip GudeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):93-93 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181019 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181018&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F92%2F84424 Amit Agrawal, Subhash Goel, Shyam Sunder Trehan, Praveen Mendiratta, Niknil DurejaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):92-93 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181018 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181017&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F90%2F84423 Dodul Mondal, Manisha Jana, Pramod K JulkaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):90-91 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181017 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181016&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F89%2F84422 Huseyin Kilic, Baris Ekici, Yakup Ergul, Sabiha Keskin, Serap UysalJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):89-90 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181016 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181015&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F88%2F84421 Amit Agarwal, Anand KakaniJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):88-89 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181015 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181014&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F87%2F84418 Bilal Mirza, Afzal SheikhJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):87-88 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181014 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181013&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F84%2F84420 We report here a child who developed pneumocephalus following staphylococcal lung infection with meningitis and eventually showed complete recovery. Meningitis should be considered as a possible cause of pneumocephalus in absence of trauma and surgical intervention. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181013 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181012&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F82%2F84419 Puneet K Goyal, Sujit K Meher, Daljit Singh, Hukum Singh, Monica TandonJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):82-83The role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is getting more popular for all types of hydrocephalus. It has several advantages and is also being considered for malfunctioning of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. A 16-year-old child had fourteen shunt revisions in his life. He was eventually treated with ETV with successful result. Repeated shunt failure can be an additional indication of ETV. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181012 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181011&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F78%2F84417 Sushil Kumar Aggarwal, Raj Kumar, Arun Shrivastav, Amit Keshri, Pankaj SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):78-81Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) presenting simultaneously with proptosis and bilateral neck metastasis is a very rare presentation. ENB is a rare tumor arising from the olfactory epithelium of the nasal vault which frequently invades the cranial base, cranial vault and orbit. ENB has a bimodal age distribution between 11 and 20 years and between 51 and 60 years. ENB accounts for approximately 1 to 5% of intranasal cancers and no consensus has been reached yet regarding the treatment of this tumor. We are reporting a 17-year-old male patient who presented with right eye proptosis with loss of vision and bilateral neck metastasis. Contrast enhanced computed tomogr... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181011 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181010&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F74%2F84416 Amit Batla, Sanjay Pandey, Ravi NehruJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):74-77Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder with characteristic MRI features and a variable but mild clinical course. Frontal and temporal subcortical cysts are the diagnostic hallmark. It usually presents with pyramidal and cerebellar signs. Megalencephaly is usually detected early. Seizures may be present but are usually easily controlled. It has been reported commonly from a certain ethnicity of northern Indian origin, but its presence is global. We encountered four patients and describe the clinical and radiological features of these patients. Seizures though reported to be uncommon were seen in all our patients. Neuropsychiatric features ha... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181010 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181009&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F72%2F84415 We report a 6-year-old girl who presented with right hemifacial spasm. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a lesion in the cerebellopontine angle, extending from the midbrain to the pons with a slight mass effect on the fourth ventricle. The histological examination revealed a pilocytic astrocytoma. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181009 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181008&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F69%2F84414 We report an adolescent girl with OM, who had been treated with steroid and showed dramatic improvement. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181008 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181007&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F65%2F84413 We present a case of intraosseous plexiform neurofibroma of the maxilla in a 2-year old female, which is rare, along with the oral manifestations and clinicopathological characteristics. Because NF-I is one of the most common genetic disorders and oral manifestations are common, knowledge of the variability of presentation in children is necessary for prompt diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181007 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181006&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F62%2F84412 Rakesh Redhu, Trimurti Nadkarni, R MaheshJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):62-64Diabetes insipidus (DI) associated with a thickened pituitary stalk is a diagnostic challenge in the pediatric population. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare cause of this entity. A 4-year-old male child presented with central DI of 1-year duration, associated with a thickened pituitary stalk. The etiology for the same remained elusive as the patient had no other manifestation to suggest LCH. A year later, the patient developed a left frontal scalp swelling. Neuroradiology demonstrated multiple punched out osteolytic lesions in both the frontal bones. The infundibulum was thickened and showed post-contrast enhancement. Histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) of the biopsy specimen confirm... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181006 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181005&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F58%2F84411 Ashutosh Khandelwal, Vivek Tandon, Ashok K MahapatraJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):58-61The authors here have reported a rare case of a child with a complex spina bifida with two different levels of split cord malformation (SCM) type 1 and single level type 2, a non terminal myelocystocele, coccygeal dermal sinus, bifid fatty filum and hydrocephalus, which substantiates the neuroenteric canal theory and have further tried to highlight the importance of complete Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening of the whole spine and brain with SCM to rule out other associated conditions. The patient was admitted with a leaking myelocystocele with bilateral lower limb weakness. MRI of whole spine with screening of brain was done. Patient underwent 5 operations in the same sitting- (A... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181005 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181004&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F55%2F84410 VV Ramesh Chandra, M Phani KumarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):55-57Dysraphisms involving cervical region are very rare and there are very few series describing their follow-up in literature. Here, we report a 6-year-old boy who underwent postnatal "cosmetic" repair of posterior cervical cystic lesion and presented to us with a large recurrence with syringohydromyelia and tethering. Tethered cord should be suspected in the presence of meningocele and intact neurology. Treatment protocols of such complicated cervical spinal dysraphisms should include intradural exploration and detethering, with an aim to prevent neurological deterioration in future. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181004 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181003&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F52%2F84409 We present a case of 10-year-old girl who presented with gradual onset paraparesis with sensory loss and bowel and bladder incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of spine revealed a cystic lesion with mural nodule (scolex) which was diagnostic for cysticercosis. Patient was treated with antihelminthic, which led to marked clinico-radiological improvement. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181003 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181002&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F48%2F84408 This report shows a 2-year-old patient who presented with the classical features of ADEM and after 8 weeks developed severe neurological worsening. The second magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed hemorrhagic lesions. Differences in prognosis between ADEM and AHEM justify the investigation of AHEM whenever a patient has neurological recrudescence in a known patient of ADEM. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181002 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181001&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F44%2F84407 This report shows that with the availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), especially in developing countries like India, it is quite feasible to make an early diagnosis which may positively affect the subsequent management and outcome. We present a case of JS in a 7-month-old girl who presented to the pediatric outpatient clinic with developmental delay and abnormal eye movements. MRI showed molar tooth configuration of superior cerebellar peduncles, the fourth ventricle shaped like a bat wing and hypoplasia of the vermis which resulted in median approach of the two cerebellar hemispheres. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181001 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181000&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F40%2F84406 We describe a successfully managed young child with ASM associated with rib and vertebral defects. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180999&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F36%2F84405 Anup P Nair, Guruprasad Bettaswamy, Awdhesh K Jaiswal, Pallav Garg, Sushila Jaiswal, Sanjay BehariJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):36-39Ewing's sarcoma causing unilateral proptosis along with bifrontal extradural infiltration in a child is an unusual presentation. A female patient presented with features of painless proptosis of the left eye with visual deterioration. Her radiology revealed an infiltrating intraorbital, extraconal tumor with intracranial bifrontal extradural extension causing mass effect. Total excision of the intraorbital and intracranial part of the tumor along with postoperative chemo- and radiotherapy brought about a substantial relief. The clinicoradiological presentation and management of this rare entity are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatri... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180999 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180998&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F32%2F84404 We present a series of two case reports of these malformations treated using the endovascular method, at our institution. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180998 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180997&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F29%2F84403 We report here the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy in a five-year-old female child with infantile hemiplegia on improvement of upper extremity motor skills. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180997 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180996&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F27%2F84402 Paramdeep Singh, Archana Ahluwalia, Kavita Saggar, Charanpreet Singh GrewalJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):27-28A 15-year-old boy presented with coarse tremors of right hand and dysarthric speech. Neurologic examination demonstrated Kayser-Fleischer rings and dystonic tremor of the right hand. Serum ceruloplasmin and urine copper studies established the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. Brain MRI showed bilateral T2 hyperintensity involving putamen, thalami, and brainstem. Involvement of brainstem revealed the characteristic "double panda sign." (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180996 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180995&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F19%2F84401 Shahina Bano, Sachchida Nand Yadav, Vikas Chaudhary, Umesh Chandra GargaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):19-26Epilepsy is the most common neurological disease worldwide and is second only to stroke in causing neurological morbidity. Neuroimaging plays a very important role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy. This review article highlights the specific role of various imaging modalities in patients with epilepsy, and their practical applications in the management of epileptic patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180995 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180994&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F13%2F84400 Rohit Verma, Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Shachi MathurJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):13-18Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) is a neurobehavioral disorder of childhood onset characterized by severe, developmentally inappropriate motor hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsiveness that result in impairment in more than one setting. It affects the home, school, and community life of 39% of school-going children worldwide. There is increasing recognition that ADHD symptoms and clinically defined disorder can persist into adult life and are associated with later drug and alcohol misuse and social and work difficulties. Added to that is the extreme variability of the disorder over time, within the same individual, between individuals, and across different circ... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180994 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180993&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F4%2F84399 Conclusion: Early CSF diversion and timely intervention seems to benefit functional recovery. It is interesting to note that reconstitution of cortical mantle in different areas of the brain showing corresponding improvement in their respective areas. Large ventricles (head circumference more than 50 cm) recurrent subdural collections and repeated shunt obstructions have a bad influence on the long-term outcome. Unlike the previous belief the children with myelomeningocele can have equal benefit in terms of neuropsychological development after the shunt surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180993 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180992&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F2%2F84398 Conclusion: After complete manipulation on EPHA2 molecules, the five best epitopes were derived. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180992 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180991&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F84397 VP SinghJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2011 6(1):1-1 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180991 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394173&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F173%2F76125 Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):173-181 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394173 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394172&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F171%2F76124 Ashish Singh, S Ambujam, AN UmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):171-172 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394172 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394171&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F169%2F76123 Nikolina Zdraveska, Aco KostovskiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):169-170 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394171 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394170&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F167%2F76122 Amit Mittal, Baljeet Maini, PD Sharma, Amit AggarwalJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):167-169 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394170 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394169&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F164%2F76121 Abdul Rashid Bhat, Ashish Kumar Jain, AR Kirmani, Furqan NizamiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):164-166A nontraumatic spontaneous extradural hematoma, in a fully conscious 10-year-old male child, caused by a solitary eosinophilic granuloma of calvarium presented as a case of localized painful swelling of the head, which rapidly expanded and decreased in size. A plain CT-scan of the head with bone window revealed eroded right parietal bone with subperiosteal debris and extradural hematoma of mixed density. Immediate evacuation of the extradural clot and complete excision of the lesion was performed to prevent the deterioration of the patient and to achieve the histological diagnosis for further management. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394169 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394168&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F160%2F76120 We report a case where the epidermoid cyst presented with progressive symptoms of absolute mutism, which improved significantly following surgery. The possible causes and pathophysiological mechanism of mutism in the lesions of this region are discussed in this paper. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394168 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394167&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F157%2F76119 We report encephalitis manifesting as seizures in a child with confirmed H1N1 infection. Treatment with oseltamivir was started. Child was discharged without any neurological sequelae. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394167 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394166&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F153%2F76118 Pavan Kumar Avadhanam, Sreedhar Vuyyur, Manas Kumar PanigrahiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):153-156To report a rare occurrence of osteoblastoma involving the L4 vertebra in an 8-year-old female child with histological features suggestive of osteoblastoma with secondary aneurysmal changes. The mean age incidence of osteoblastoma is 20.4 years. In our case, a rare presentation of osteoblastoma was seen in the first decade. The child was admitted with a 1-year history of increasing back pain and radiculopathy. The child was evaluated with X-rays, computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging, which indicated involvement of the posterior elements of the 4 th lumbar vertebrae. Decompression of the L5 nerve and resection of the tumor was performed. Osteoblastoma is a rare... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394166 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394165&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F150%2F76117 Dinesh Rajput, Arun K Srivastava, Raj KumarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):150-152Epidural lipomatosis is a rare entity to cause spinal cord compression and neurological deficits. This is usually associated with excess of steroids in the body either because of endogenous source as in Cushings disease or exogenous intake as in some diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, in some endocrinopathies or in morbid obesity. But in some cases no cause has been found. Such idiopathic cases of spinal epidural lipomatosis have also been reported. Here, we report a case of idiopathic spinal epidural lipomatosis with relapsing and remitting paraparesis which is quite unusual. Treatment depends upon neurological status of the patient. We operated the patient as he had significant neurolo... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394165 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394164&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F147%2F76116 We describe two female siblings, aged 4 and 2 years, respectively, born from third degree consanguineous parents, with infantile spasms and developmental delay. Epileptic spasms had not a good outcome under antiepileptic drug treatment. Clinical and imaging features were of different severity in both siblings. Routine biochemical tests, metabolic investigations, and chromosomal analysis were normal. We analyzed CDKL5 gene by direct sequences and denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography using Transgenomic WAVE system. Analysis of the CDKL5 gene, which is responsible for female patient with WS, did not show any disease-causing mutation. WS has heterogeneous backgrounds, and may be more than one gene is responsible for its familial forms. In this family, consanguinity is observed in ... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394164 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394163&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F144%2F76115 Murat Altas, Omer Evirgen, Vefik Arica, Murat TutancJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):144-146Brucellosis is an infectious disease, frequently encountered in developing countries. It may involve multiple organ systems of the human body. However, neurobrucellosis is a rare complication of brucellosis. The most frequent events of cranial involvement are meningitis and meningoencephalitis. In the present case, a 10-year-old girl was referred to our clinic with fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The patient's blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures were found positive for brucellosis. Communicating hydrocephalus was also present in the cranial computed tomography as a complication of neurobrucellosis. The patient was successfully treated by external ventricular drainage and... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394163 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394162&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F141%2F76114 We present a unique case of a left-sided frontoparietal tumor in a 15-year-old child who was managed successfully with gross total surgical excision and is recurrence-free at 18 months follow-up. A favorable clinical behavior and a longer symptom-free interval can be expected after gross total removal. The patients should be followed after successful surgery and other modalities of therapy should be used for recurrence. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394162 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394161&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F138%2F76113 We describe a case with features suggestive of overlap between them. A ten-month-old boy presented with seizures, developmental delay, skin lesions on face, trunk and legs, buphthalmos and right lower limb hypertrophy. CT scan of head showed atrophy of brain and calcification. Our case had overlap of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and Sturge-Weber syndrome with phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394161 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394160&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F135%2F76112 Punit Srivastava, AN Gangopadhyay, DK Gupta, SP SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):135-137Split notochord syndrome (SNS) is an extremely rare congenital malformation associated with anomalies of the vertebral column, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. Twenty cases of SNS associated with dorsal enteric fistula have been reported in literature till date. The present report describes a unique case of SNS associated with lumbosacral meningomyelocele, dorsal neuroenteric fistula and dorsal herniation of right kidney along with vessels. The neonate was well managed by excision of enteric fistula, closure of duramater of meningomyelocele and repair of posterior wall hernia after placement of kidney in renal fossa. This kind of entity is uncommon and not been report... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394160 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394159&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F132%2F76111 Praveen Yadav, Anishkumar Nair, Ajith Cherian, NS Sibi, Ashwini KumarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):132-134A 14-year-old male presented with bilateral papilledema, growth retardation and absent secondary sexual characters. He had a past history of fever, headache and fatigue of 6 months duration. The diagnosis of intracranial hypertension (IH) was confirmed by an increased intracranial pressure and normal neuroimaging studies of the brain, except for partial empty sella, prominent perioptic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces and buckling of optic nerves. Evaluation showed erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 150 mm/hr, positive antinuclear antibody (ANA), anti dsDNA and anti ribosomal P protein. Renal biopsy revealed diffuse segmental proliferative lupus nephritis (LN) class... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394159 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394158&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F129%2F76110 Parveen Bhardwaj, Ravi Sharma, Minoo SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):129-131Homocystinuria is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism in which homocystine accumulates in the blood and produces a slowly evolving clinical syndrome. We are presenting a case of a 4-year-old female child who presented to us with stroke and also had megaloblastic anemia. She was diagnosed as having homocystinuria type-1, and she responded to treatment. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394158 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394157&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F126%2F76109 We report a case of double MMC located at back of head, adjacent to each other like twin MMC. To our best knowledge, such defect has never been reported in the literature and raises query of our current understanding of embryogenesis of NTDs. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394157 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394156&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F124%2F76108 Paramdeep Singh, Kavita Saggar, Archana AhluwaliaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):124-125A 15-year-old female presented with seizures, right-sided hemiparesis, hemiatrophy of the right side of the body and mental retardation. MRI brain revealed characteristic features diagnostic of congenital type of cerebral hemiatrophy or Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394156 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394155&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F121%2F76106 We describe a case of neuronal migration disorder in which the computed tomography scan showed the presence of lissencephaly, colpocephaly. and Septal agenesis. These findings make the ventricular system appear in shape of a crown, which we refer to as "CROWN SIGN", first described in neurosurgical literature. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394155 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394153&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F115%2F76102 Conclusion : In children with MMD this relatively simple surgical technique is effective and safe, and can be used as the only treatment without supplementary revascularization procedures. This procedure can be done in a single stage on both sides and the number of burr holes made over each hemisphere depends on the extent of the disease. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394153 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394152&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F111%2F76098 Conclusion : Despite the serious neuropsychiatric manifestations, ADEM in children generally has good immediate outcome. Children with ADEM need long-term follow up for cognitive impairments. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394152 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394151&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F105%2F76096 Conclusion : Down syndrome group has significantly more MPA and a pattern of correlation between MPA and behavioral abnormalities exists which necessitates a large-scale study. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394151 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394150&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F102%2F76094 Conclusion : Magnesium is well tolerated and does appear to have beneficial effects in babies with severe asphyxia. More data is however needed and a large multicenter trial should be conducted. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394150 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394149&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F2%2F97%2F76093 Sanjay Behari, Pallav Garg, Sushila Jaiswal, Anup Nair, Ram Naval, Awadhesh K JaiswalJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(2):97-101 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394149 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780224&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D90%3Bepage%3D91%3Baulast%3DDass Rashna Dass, Himesh Barman, Saurabh Sarma, Pubali Deka, Saurabh Gohain Duwarah, Nayan Mani DekaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):90-91 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780224 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780223&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D88%3Bepage%3D89%3Baulast%3DEghwrudjakpor Patrick O Eghwrudjakpor, Iseseoma GboboJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):88-89 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780223 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780222&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D88%3Bepage%3D88%3Baulast%3DWiwanitkit Viroj WiwanitkitJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):88-88 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780222 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780221&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D86%3Bepage%3D88%3Baulast%3DRamanathan Ramnath Santosh Ramanathan, Tina Ahluwalia, Ankush SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):86-88 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780221 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780220&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D85%3Bepage%3D86%3Baulast%3DHerguner M Ozlem Herguner, Faruk Incecik, Sakir AltunbasakJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):85-86 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780220 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780219&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D83%3Bepage%3D85%3Baulast%3DSingh Sangram Singh, Saurabh GargeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):83-85 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780219 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780218&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D82%3Bepage%3D83%3Baulast%3DBhardwaj Parveen Bhardwaj, Ram Krishan Kaushal, Akshat ChandelJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):82-83 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780218 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780217&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D79%3Bepage%3D81%3Baulast%3DLim The objectives of preoperative ventriculostomy are gradual reduction of intracranial pressure and consequent preoperative brain protection. Here we report a case of pineal tumor resection with preoperative ventriculostomy that was complicated by multiple epidural hematomas. While postoperative intracranial hemorrhage may occur at any site, it is rare in those areas remote from the operative field. In the present case, multiple remote sequential epidural hematomas developed following resection of a pineal gland tumor. We also discuss the pathophysiologic mechanisms and provide a literature review. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780217 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780216&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D76%3Bepage%3D78%3Baulast%3DSambasivan Mahadevan Sambasivan, Padmanabhan Sanal Kumar, Sambasivan MaheshJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):76-78The authors report a pediatric patient who presented with a slow-growing swelling on the scalp. Computed tomography (CT) of the head revealed an osteolytic intradiploic lesion of the cranial vault. The lesion was excised in toto, and histopathological examination revealed benign intradiploic meningioma. The possible etiology, clinical findings, CT appearance, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategy are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780216 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780215&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D72%3Bepage%3D75%3Baulast%3DSingh In this study, we present two representative cases having the Apert and Pfeiffer syndromes, respectively, and discuss their clinical presentation, sequel and surgical implications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780215 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780214&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D68%3Bepage%3D71%3Baulast%3DRajput Conclusions: To the best of the authors' knowledge, simultaneous presence of both bilateral proptosis and bitemporal swellings have not been previously reported in AML. A peripheral blood smear with bone marrow aspirate and biopsy help in the early detection of AML. Institution of early intervention in this potentially fatal disease is often associated with gratifying survival rates. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780214 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780213&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D64%3Bepage%3D67%3Baulast%3DRao We present a unique familial case report with the paternally inherited autosomal-balanced reciprocal translocation involving chromosomal regions 8q and 18q. The etiology of the translocation, i.e. 46,XX,t(8;18)(q22.1;q22) was detected by conventional high-resolution Giemsa-Trypsin-Giemsa-banding and fluorescence in situ hybridization techniques. The father was found to be the carrier of the chromosome defect and also the same was observed in the first female child referred with a history of delayed milestone development. However, the second female child showed normal 46, XX karyotype. This is the first report of reciprocal translocation involving 8q and 18q associated with the delayed milestone development. The reason likely may be due to the rearrangement of genetic material at these brea... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780213 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780212&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D59%3Bepage%3D63%3Baulast%3DBano We report a case of NF-1 who presented with elephantiasis neuromatosa of his right leg. Cross-sectional imaging not only assists in the correct diagnosis but also aids in imaging the vasculature of a plexiform neurofibroma, which is essential for proper surgical planning. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780212 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780211&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D55%3Bepage%3D58%3Baulast%3DGopakumar We describe a case of late vitamin K deficiency bleeding presenting as intracranial hemorrhage with impending coning and the related review of literature. Such severe bleeding episodes due to vitamin K deficiency are associated with multiple cranial involvement and impending brain herniation is probably rare. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780211 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780210&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D52%3Bepage%3D54%3Baulast%3DTungaria Arun Tungaria, Arun Kumar Srivastav, Ashok K Mahapatra, Raj KumarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):52-54Congenital deformities involving the coverings of the nervous system are called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTD can be classified as neurulation defects, which occur by stage 12, and postneurulation defects. Cervical meningocele and myelomeningocele are rare spinal dysraphic lesions. Unlike lumbosacral dysraphic lesions, there is often no neurologic deficits and thus the subtle features of cervical cord tethering may be overlooked on imaging. The presence of meningomyelocele and/or encephaloceles at multiple (two or more) sites along the vertebral axis is a very rare event occurring in <1% of cases. Less than 10 cases have been described in the published liter... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780210 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780209&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D49%3Bepage%3D51%3Baulast%3DKumar Ashok Kumar, Pritish Singh, Pramod Jain, CM BadoleJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):49-51Intramedullary spinal epidermoid cysts are rare, with only few cases having been reported in the literature. We are reporting a case of a 10-year-old female child who presented with symptoms of meningitis with progressive paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine revealed an intramedullary epidermoid cyst from C6 to D5. Near-total excision of the tumor was performed. Histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis of epidermoid cyst. The patient showed progressive recovery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780209 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780208&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D45%3Bepage%3D48%3Baulast%3DRajput We report herein a 6-year-old male of bithalamic astrocytoma (WHO grade 2) who presented with raised intracranial pressure and tremors in right upper limb. The child had a very huge bithalamic mass which was debulked through the interhemispheric transcallosal approach in order to reduce the mass effect. He had a stormy post-operative course to recover gradually. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780208 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780207&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D42%3Bepage%3D44%3Baulast%3DGeramizadeh Bita Geramizadeh, Ahmad Kamgarpour, Ali MoradiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):42-44Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG) is a rare supratentorial brain tumor occurring mostly before the age of 2 years. It has a good prognosis and total excision of the tumor is curative, necessitating no further treatment. An accurate pathologic diagnosis is crucial. Until now, <60 cases of this tumor type have been reported. Herein, we report a 3-month-old boy with intractable seizure who was found to have DIG after surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780207 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780206&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D39%3Bepage%3D41%3Baulast%3DKamble We present a rare case of right parietal sinus pericranii in a 2-year-old female child who presented with a compressible swelling on the right side of the scalp since 3 months of age, with a large head. Magnetic resonance imaging along with venography and conventional angiogram was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780206 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780205&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D36%3Bepage%3D38%3Baulast%3DHabibi Zohreh Habibi, Farideh Nejat, Mostafa El KhashabJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):36-38Seizure after laminectomy for spinal procedure is very rare and has not been reported after lipomyelomeningocele surgery beforehand. Here, two cases of seizure following laminectomy for lipomyelomeningocele are reported. The exact etiology of the event is unknown but anesthetic material, pneumocephalus, intracranial hypotension subsequent to cerebrospinal fluid leakage after spinal procedures, spinal-induced seizure and the potential toxic effect of fat molecules could be considered. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780205 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780204&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D32%3Bepage%3D35%3Baulast%3DWani We report two children on induction therapy for acute leukemia who presented with seizures, headache, and altered consciousness. Venous infarcts with and without hemorrhage were seen on CT in one patient and the empty delta sign was seen after contrast injection; however, the early changes were missed by CT. MRI detected dural sinus thrombosis relatively earlier in another patient, while the CT findings were equivocal; in this patient, contrast-enhanced MRI showed the empty delta sign and MR venography confirmed absent flow in the superior sagittal sinus, which was diagnostic of sinus thrombosis. Rapid anticoagulation was started with heparin and maintained with warfarin. The child with a unilateral small nonhemorrhagic infarct made a complete recovery while the other, with bilateral hemor... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780204 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780203&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D30%3Bepage%3D31%3Baulast%3DSrivastava Arun Srivastava, Awadhesh K Jaiswal, Kapil Jain, Sanjay BehariJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):30-31This neuroimage describes the clinicoradiological presentation of a Type II sacrococcygeal teratoma and summarizes its pathological features, its radiological presentation and its surgical management (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780203 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780202&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D27%3Bepage%3D29%3Baulast%3DGayathri We present two cases of polycythemia secondary to a congenital cardiac anomaly presenting with acute neurological complications showing hyperdense venous sinuses and cerebral vasculature in association with cerebral abscess. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780202 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780201&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D25%3Bepage%3D26%3Baulast%3DAilawadhi Pankaj Ailawadhi, Deepak Agrawal, AK MahapatraJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):25-26Post-traumatic rhinnorhea due to large frontobasal fractures remains a difficult entity to treat. The authors report the case of a 9-year-old boy who had persistent CSF rhinnorhea due to extensive frontobasal fractures and who was managed with transcranial extradural surgery with titanium mesh placement and only pedicled pericranial flap. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780201 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780200&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D22%3Bepage%3D24%3Baulast%3DOgeng%27o Conclusion : Pediatric stroke is not uncommon in the Kenyan population. The risk factor profile comprising connective tissue disorders and infection differs from that reported in other populations, inviting large community-based studies. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780200 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780199&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D18%3Bepage%3D21%3Baulast%3DUpadhyay Conclusion : Mannitol has several side effects, 3% hypertonic saline is a safe and effective alternative in managing cerebral edema. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780199 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780198&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D12%3Bepage%3D17%3Baulast%3DKothari Conclusions : The differences in VEPs and BAEPs were determined between CP children and healthy children. The abnormalities found are probably linked to the neurological deficits present in cases of cerebral palsy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780198 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780197&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D5%3Bissue%3D1%3Bspage%3D1%3Bepage%3D11%3Baulast%3DVenkataramana This article includes a retrospective analysis of the surgical approaches used and their results with a review of the literature. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780197 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:06 +0100 3780197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097287&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F90%2F66670 Rashna Dass, Himesh Barman, Saurabh Sarma, Pubali Deka, Saurabh Gohain Duwarah, Nayan Mani DekaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):90-91 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097287 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097286&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F88%2F66668 Patrick O Eghwrudjakpor, Iseseoma GboboJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):88-89 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097286 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097285&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F88%2F66667 Viroj WiwanitkitJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):88-88 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097285 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097284&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F86%2F66666 Ramnath Santosh Ramanathan, Tina Ahluwalia, Ankush SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):86-88 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097284 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097283&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F85%2F66664 M Ozlem Herguner, Faruk Incecik, Sakir AltunbasakJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):85-86 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097283 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097282&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F83%2F66662 Sangram Singh, Saurabh GargeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):83-85 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097282 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097281&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F82%2F66660 Parveen Bhardwaj, Ram Krishan Kaushal, Akshat ChandelJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):82-83 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097281 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097280&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F79%2F66674 The objectives of preoperative ventriculostomy are gradual reduction of intracranial pressure and consequent preoperative brain protection. Here we report a case of pineal tumor resection with preoperative ventriculostomy that was complicated by multiple epidural hematomas. While postoperative intracranial hemorrhage may occur at any site, it is rare in those areas remote from the operative field. In the present case, multiple remote sequential epidural hematomas developed following resection of a pineal gland tumor. We also discuss the pathophysiologic mechanisms and provide a literature review. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097280 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097279&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F76%2F66680 Mahadevan Sambasivan, Padmanabhan Sanal Kumar, Sambasivan MaheshJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):76-78The authors report a pediatric patient who presented with a slow-growing swelling on the scalp. Computed tomography (CT) of the head revealed an osteolytic intradiploic lesion of the cranial vault. The lesion was excised in toto, and histopathological examination revealed benign intradiploic meningioma. The possible etiology, clinical findings, CT appearance, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategy are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097279 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097278&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F72%2F66685 In this study, we present two representative cases having the Apert and Pfeiffer syndromes, respectively, and discuss their clinical presentation, sequel and surgical implications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097278 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097277&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F68%2F66687 Conclusions: To the best of the authors' knowledge, simultaneous presence of both bilateral proptosis and bitemporal swellings have not been previously reported in AML. A peripheral blood smear with bone marrow aspirate and biopsy help in the early detection of AML. Institution of early intervention in this potentially fatal disease is often associated with gratifying survival rates. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097277 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097276&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F64%2F66686 We present a unique familial case report with the paternally inherited autosomal-balanced reciprocal translocation involving chromosomal regions 8q and 18q. The etiology of the translocation, i.e. 46,XX,t(8;18)(q22.1;q22) was detected by conventional high-resolution Giemsa-Trypsin-Giemsa-banding and fluorescence in situ hybridization techniques. The father was found to be the carrier of the chromosome defect and also the same was observed in the first female child referred with a history of delayed milestone development. However, the second female child showed normal 46, XX karyotype. This is the first report of reciprocal translocation involving 8q and 18q associated with the delayed milestone development. The reason likely may be due to the rearrangement of genetic material at these brea... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097276 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097275&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F59%2F66684 We report a case of NF-1 who presented with elephantiasis neuromatosa of his right leg. Cross-sectional imaging not only assists in the correct diagnosis but also aids in imaging the vasculature of a plexiform neurofibroma, which is essential for proper surgical planning. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097275 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097274&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F55%2F66681 We describe a case of late vitamin K deficiency bleeding presenting as intracranial hemorrhage with impending coning and the related review of literature. Such severe bleeding episodes due to vitamin K deficiency are associated with multiple cranial involvement and impending brain herniation is probably rare. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097274 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097273&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F52%2F66677 Arun Tungaria, Arun Kumar Srivastav, Ashok K Mahapatra, Raj KumarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):52-54Congenital deformities involving the coverings of the nervous system are called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTD can be classified as neurulation defects, which occur by stage 12, and postneurulation defects. Cervical meningocele and myelomeningocele are rare spinal dysraphic lesions. Unlike lumbosacral dysraphic lesions, there is often no neurologic deficits and thus the subtle features of cervical cord tethering may be overlooked on imaging. The presence of meningomyelocele and/or encephaloceles at multiple (two or more) sites along the vertebral axis is a very rare event occurring in <1% of cases. Less than 10 cases have been described in the published literature. ... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097273 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097272&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F49%2F66675 Ashok Kumar, Pritish Singh, Pramod Jain, CM BadoleJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):49-51Intramedullary spinal epidermoid cysts are rare, with only few cases having been reported in the literature. We are reporting a case of a 10-year-old female child who presented with symptoms of meningitis with progressive paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine revealed an intramedullary epidermoid cyst from C6 to D5. Near-total excision of the tumor was performed. Histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis of epidermoid cyst. The patient showed progressive recovery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097272 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097271&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F45%2F66672 We report herein a 6-year-old male of bithalamic astrocytoma (WHO grade 2) who presented with raised intracranial pressure and tremors in right upper limb. The child had a very huge bithalamic mass which was debulked through the interhemispheric transcallosal approach in order to reduce the mass effect. He had a stormy post-operative course to recover gradually. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097271 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097270&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F42%2F66669 Bita Geramizadeh, Ahmad Kamgarpour, Ali MoradiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):42-44Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG) is a rare supratentorial brain tumor occurring mostly before the age of 2 years. It has a good prognosis and total excision of the tumor is curative, necessitating no further treatment. An accurate pathologic diagnosis is crucial. Until now, <60 cases of this tumor type have been reported. Herein, we report a 3-month-old boy with intractable seizure who was found to have DIG after surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097270 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097269&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F39%2F66665 We present a rare case of right parietal sinus pericranii in a 2-year-old female child who presented with a compressible swelling on the right side of the scalp since 3 months of age, with a large head. Magnetic resonance imaging along with venography and conventional angiogram was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097269 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097268&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F36%2F66661 Zohreh Habibi, Farideh Nejat, Mostafa El KhashabJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):36-38Seizure after laminectomy for spinal procedure is very rare and has not been reported after lipomyelomeningocele surgery beforehand. Here, two cases of seizure following laminectomy for lipomyelomeningocele are reported. The exact etiology of the event is unknown but anesthetic material, pneumocephalus, intracranial hypotension subsequent to cerebrospinal fluid leakage after spinal procedures, spinal-induced seizure and the potential toxic effect of fat molecules could be considered. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097268 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097267&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F32%2F66683 We report two children on induction therapy for acute leukemia who presented with seizures, headache, and altered consciousness. Venous infarcts with and without hemorrhage were seen on CT in one patient and the empty delta sign was seen after contrast injection; however, the early changes were missed by CT. MRI detected dural sinus thrombosis relatively earlier in another patient, while the CT findings were equivocal; in this patient, contrast-enhanced MRI showed the empty delta sign and MR venography confirmed absent flow in the superior sagittal sinus, which was diagnostic of sinus thrombosis. Rapid anticoagulation was started with heparin and maintained with warfarin. The child with a unilateral small nonhemorrhagic infarct made a complete recovery while the other, with bilateral hemor... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097267 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097266&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F30%2F66682 Arun Srivastava, Awadhesh K Jaiswal, Kapil Jain, Sanjay BehariJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):30-31This neuroimage describes the clinicoradiological presentation of a Type II sacrococcygeal teratoma and summarizes its pathological features, its radiological presentation and its surgical management (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097266 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097265&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F27%2F66679 We present two cases of polycythemia secondary to a congenital cardiac anomaly presenting with acute neurological complications showing hyperdense venous sinuses and cerebral vasculature in association with cerebral abscess. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097265 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097264&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F25%2F66678 Pankaj Ailawadhi, Deepak Agrawal, AK MahapatraJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2010 5(1):25-26Post-traumatic rhinnorhea due to large frontobasal fractures remains a difficult entity to treat. The authors report the case of a 9-year-old boy who had persistent CSF rhinnorhea due to extensive frontobasal fractures and who was managed with transcranial extradural surgery with titanium mesh placement and only pedicled pericranial flap. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097264 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097263&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F22%2F66676 Conclusion : Pediatric stroke is not uncommon in the Kenyan population. The risk factor profile comprising connective tissue disorders and infection differs from that reported in other populations, inviting large community-based studies. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097263 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097262&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F18%2F66673 Conclusion : Mannitol has several side effects, 3% hypertonic saline is a safe and effective alternative in managing cerebral edema. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097262 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097261&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F12%2F66671 Conclusions : The differences in VEPs and BAEPs were determined between CP children and healthy children. The abnormalities found are probably linked to the neurological deficits present in cases of cerebral palsy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097261 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097260&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Ftext.asp%3F2010%2F5%2F1%2F1%2F66663 This article includes a retrospective analysis of the surgical approaches used and their results with a review of the literature. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097260 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4097260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939097&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D143%3Bepage%3D143%3Baulast%3DRai Rai Santosh P.VJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):143-143 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939097 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939096&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D141%3Bepage%3D143%3Baulast%3DIncecik Incecik Faruk, Herguner M Ozlem, Altunbasak Sakir, Solgun HuseyinJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):141-143 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939096 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939095&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D139%3Bepage%3D141%3Baulast%3DSensoy Sensoy Gulnar, Sayli Tulin Revide, Guven Alev, Kanmaz GozdeJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):139-141 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939095 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939094&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D138%3Bepage%3D139%3Baulast%3DBhardwaj Bhardwaj Parveen, Kaushal Ram Krishan, Gupta HemantJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):138-139 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939094 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939093&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D136%3Bepage%3D138%3Baulast%3DGangadhar Gangadhar Jagath Lal, Indiradevi Bhagavathullah, Prabhakaran Venkatesh CJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):136-138 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939093 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939092&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D134%3Bepage%3D136%3Baulast%3DRenuka Renuka I V, Sasank R, Devi S Indira, Vasundhara MJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):134-136 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939092 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939091&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D133%3Bepage%3D134%3Baulast%3DJindal Jindal Geetanjali, Ghosh DebabratJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):133-134 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939091 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939090&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D131%3Bepage%3D132%3Baulast%3DLingeswaran Lingeswaran Anand, Barathi Deepak, Sharma GyaneswahrJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):131-132The Dandy-Walker malformation is a congenital brain malformation, typically involving the fourth ventricle and the cerebellum. To date, the Dandy-Walker syndrome has not been described in association with bipolar disorder type I mania, and therefore we briefly report the case of a Dandy-Walker variant associated with acute mania. A 10-year-old boy was brought by his mother to the outpatient clinic of the Department of Psychiatry of a tertiary care hospital, with symptoms of mania. The MRI brain of the patient showed a posterior fossa cystic lesion, a giant cisterna magna communicating with the fourth ventricle and mild hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, with the rest of the structures ... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939090 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939089&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D127%3Bepage%3D130%3Baulast%3DBhat Bhat Abdul Rashid, Raina Tariq H, Arif Sajad, Kirmani Altaf R, Wani Mohammed Afzal, Naqash Imtiyaz, Ramzan A UJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):127-130Congenital midline paraspinal cutaneous markers have been practically linked to the location and nature of neural-tissue lesions. One of the most interesting congenital midline paraspinal cutaneous markers has been the human tail in the lumbosacral region, with underlying spinal dysraphism. Human tails have many shapes and sizes and are usually localized to the lumbosacral region. After a complete neurological examination, the MRI is the most sensitive diagnostic modality to reveal the underlying occult spinal dysraphic state. Surgical excision is aimed at untethering of the spinal cord in symptomatic children and for aesthetic re... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939089 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939088&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D124%3Bepage%3D126%3Baulast%3DVuyyuru We describe the extrusion of a ventriculo peritoneal shunt tube from the anus into a 6-year-old boy following the placement of a ventriculo peritoneal shunt for postoperative periventricular tumor-induced hydrocephalus. He was admitted with a complaint of extrusion of a tube through anus on and off during bowel evacuation. He was evaluated with an X-ray of the abdomen which was showing a coiled tube in descending and sigmoid colon, confirmed by sigmoidoscopy. The proximal end was exposed for external ventricular drainage and distal end was removed endoscopically. The patient was watched for peritonitis and managed conservatively. The proximal end of the tube was removed after 5 days of external ventricular drainage and after ruling out ventriculitis and meningitis. Bowel perforation by a v... Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939088 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939087&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D122%3Bepage%3D123%3Baulast%3DAgarwal We present a case of the migration of the peritoneal catheter into the scrotum who attended at our institute. He was managed successfully, but subsequently developed intraabdominal cystic swelling for which he was reoperated. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939087 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939086&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D120%3Bepage%3D121%3Baulast%3DMendes We report a case of kernicterus where MRI demonstrated bilateral symmetric high signal intensity and volume loss in the hippocampus in addition to globus pallidus and subthalamic nucleus hyperintensity onT2-weighted images. The authors believe that hippocampal sclerosis, plays a role in adding specificity to the imaging diagnosis of kernicterus. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939086 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939085&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D117%3Bepage%3D119%3Baulast%3DParashari The objective of the study was to establish the diagnosis of kernicterus as a cause of seizures and abnormal movements in a 1-year-old child. We performed an MRI of the brain of the child on our 1.5 T scanner. The MRI of the patient showed high signals on T2-weighted images in the globus pallidus bilaterally, with no evidence of mass effect. Because of an increased risk of hearing loss, the brain-stem evoked response examination was also performed. The brain-stem evoked response examination showed bilateral severe sensorineural hearing loss. The presence of isolated hyperintense signals in basal ganglia (globus pallidi) was very useful in the evaluation of the structural changes in posticteric bilirubin encephalopathy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939085 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939084&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D113%3Bepage%3D116%3Baulast%3DSudha We present a case of craniopagus vertical type II twins, evaluated for cerebral circulation. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939084 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939083&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D108%3Bepage%3D112%3Baulast%3DVenkataramana Venkataramana N K, Rao Shailesh A.V, Naik Arun LJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2009 4(2):108-112 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939083 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939082&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D100%3Bepage%3D107%3Baulast%3DAnantheswar We present our experience in treating 17 children with syndromic craniostenosis with successful outcomes and minimal morbidity. We also describe the principles behind the staging. Technology adoption has improved the results as well as reduced the complications to an acceptable minimum. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939082 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939081&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D86%3Bepage%3D99%3Baulast%3DAnantheswar We describe our successful results along with individualized operative technical modifications adopted based on the current understanding of the disease. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939081 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939080&cid=s_33840_168_f&fid=33840&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pediatricneurosciences.com%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D1817-1745%3Byear%3D2009%3Bvolume%3D4%3Bissue%3D2%3Bspage%3D76%3Bepage%3D85%3Baulast%3DJaber Conclusions</b> : This study supports the role of adhesion molecules especially sL-selectin, sVCAM-1 in meningitis and suggests further research to determine their use as biomarkers for meningitis and use of their antagonists as therapeutic for CNS inflammation. The presence of discrepancy of CSF/serum ratios for molecules of same molecular weight suggest intrathecal shedding in addition to diffusion through the blood-CSF barrier. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences) Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939080 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:41 +0100 2939080