Assuming differential is required, the following 71 results were found.
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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)https://cnke.org/articles/50
dysfunction underlying the syndrome and are essential for diagnosing and understanding the pathophysiology of LGS. Differential Diagnosis The diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is based on a combination of electroclinical criteria, including the...
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Dravet syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/265
and led to sustained, clinically meaningful reductions in seizure frequency in patients with treatment-resistant DS[13]. Differential Diagnoses Febrile Seizures (FS) At the very onset FS is the main differential In an infant under 1 year, with a family...
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Benign familial neonatal epilepsyhttps://cnke.org/articles/266
other conditions which results in either an increase in excitation or decrease in inhibition. Potassium channels shown differential expression at different stages of maturation which might be another explanation for the pathogenesis of BFNS[7]...
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Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis of Infancyhttps://cnke.org/articles/270
normal in most cases. Treatment Yaghini et al. (2016) noted four children responding well to topiramate. Diagnostic and Differential Diagnosis Kimura and Nezu (1998) suggested BPTI is a dystonic phenomenon. BPTI is considered an early manifestation of...
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Hopkins syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/hopkins-syndrome
resulting in long-term disability. Non-Recurrence: Paralysis does not recur even with subsequent asthma exacerbations. Differential Diagnosis Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Associated with Enterovirus, featuring MRI evidence of anterior horn involvement....
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Multiminicore Diseasehttps://cnke.org/articles/multiminicore-disease
Examination: Muscle biopsy showing multiple small cores. Genetic Testing: Identifies causative SEPN1 or RYR1 mutations. Differential Diagnosis: Other congenital myopathies (e.g., CCD, Nemaline Myopathy). Non-myopathic causes of hypotonia and weakness....
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Neurofibromatosishttps://cnke.org/articles/283
Introduction Forms of Neurofibromatosis: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): Previously known as von Recklinghausen disease, the most common type. NF2-related Schwannomatosis (NF2): Formerly neurofibromatosis type 2. Schwannomatoses: Related to genetic...
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The Diagnosis of Rett Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/154
The Diagnosis of Rett Syndrome (RTT) Introduction Definition: Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, primarily affecting females, characterized by developmental regression, loss of acquired skills, and stereotypic hand movements....
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The Normal EEG in Childrenhttps://cnke.org/articles/25
Introduction Paediatric EEG Normal Awake 3-12 months 14 months-2years 3-4 years 5-10 years 11-16 years Hyperventilation Normal Drowsiness, Sleep, Arousal Drowsy patterns Burst Drowsy Patterns V Waves Spindles V Waves and Spindles Positive Occipital...
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Neural tube developmenthttps://cnke.org/articles/356
Day 15 Post-Conception (p/c): Formation of the primitive streak of specialized neuroectoderm on the dorsal surface of the embryo. Hensen’s Node:Development of the neural tube and neural crest. Fig. A shows the action of dorsalising signals from the...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Autism Spectrum Disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/182
TMS presents a promising, non-invasive intervention for modulating neurophysiological abnormalities associated with ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by: Difficulties in social communication and...
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Speech and Language developmental disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/243
Definition and Components of Language and Speech Language: A communication system acquired through use, involving symbols sequenced to share attention and ideas. Speech: One mechanism for expressing language, but other methods like gestures, sign...
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Developmental Milestones (Birth to 8 Years)https://cnke.org/articles/166
Newborn (0–1 Month) Gross Motor: Flexed posture Turns head to side while lying prone Momentary head control in upright position Fine Motor: Hands predominantly fisted Reflexive grasp Social/Emotional: Prefers human faces Cries to communicate needs...
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Comparitive genomic hybridization (CGH) https://cnke.org/articles/288
changes, to levels of mosaicism as low as 10-20%. Overview of array CGH. (a) Genomic DNA from two cell populations is differentially labeled and hybridized to a microarray. The fluorescent ratios on each array spot are calculated and normalized so that...
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Investigations in Lysosomal Disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/467
1. Overview of Lysosomal Enzyme Deficiencies Lysosomal enzyme activity can be assessed in: Serum or plasma Leukocytes (white cell pellet) Cultured fibroblasts Neurological disorders associated with lysosomal enzyme deficiencies show variable severity....
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Measures for Hypertonia, Ataxia, and Ticshttps://cnke.org/articles/198
List of various measures and scales for the assessment of hypertonia, ataxia and tics General Hypertonia Assessment Tools Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT): Differentiates between spasticity, dystonia, and rigidity in children. Modified Tardieu Scale...
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How to edit this Knowledge Basehttps://cnke.org/about/182
Tha aim of CNKE.org is to develop a comprehensive continually updated trustworthy resource in child neurology. This can only be made possible through collaborative content authoring. There are several ways you can get involved in creating and...
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Systematic approach to MR imaging of brain lesionshttps://cnke.org/articles/188
also bright on ADC, then just T2 shine-through) GRE/SWI/SWAN/T2 This helps to distinguish nuances among entities on your differential. In general, abnormal = dark (blood, vascularity; abscesses tend to have dark rims on SWI)
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Tension-type headachehttps://cnke.org/articles/40
based on clinical history and a normal neurological examination, including vital signs and funduscopic assessment. The differential diagnosis for tension-type headaches is broad and includes organic disorders such as infections, malformations, bleeds,...
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Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias https://cnke.org/articles/41
is noted. Diagnosis is clinical but should be confirmed with a head CT or MRI to exclude underlying brain lesions. Differential diagnosis includes other TACs and brain lesions. Treatment involves preventive medications such as verapamil and acute...
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