Journal of Pediatric Neurology - Volume 11, issue 1

Authors: Elsayed, Riad | Fawzi, Olfet

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Hyperglycemia is a common complication of extremely low birth weight infants (ELBW) which may have an impact upon their morbidity and mortality. Hyperglycemia in ELBW can occurred as result of many factors. We report a rare case of hyperglycemia in an ELBW infant after administration of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (acetazolamide), used for temporary management of posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus, our case was seen in one of the private hospital at Dammam city, Saudi Arabia.

Keywords: Neonatal hyperglycemia, acetazolamide, hydrocephalus, ELBW

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120596

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 59-61, 2013

Authors: Girish, Meenakshi | Dandge, Vithal Rao | Mujawar, Nilofer | Pazare, Pradeep | Goel, Ankit | Pandey, Prankur

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space (BESS) is a common incidental finding on neuroimaging in infants. We report a case of BESS, who developed subdural hematoma and raised intracranial pressure following minor trauma. This case report highlights the fact that BESS may not be so benign after all and protective measures should be taken in all infants found to have BESS.

Keywords: Benign enlargement of subarachnoid space, subdural hematoma, intracranial hypertension

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120591

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 63-65, 2013

Authors: Latiff, Zarina A. | Omar, Sharifah Azween S. | Lau, Doris | Wong, Sau Wei

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Alpha-thalassemia mental retardation syndrome is an X-linked mental retardation (MR) syndrome characterized by a recognizable facial appearance, infantile hypotonia and cryptorchidism. Although the presence of alpha-thalassemia facilitates the diagnosis, its absence does not exclude the diagnosis of this rare syndrome. We describe two siblings who presented with facial dysmorphism, MR and a four-generation pedigree that revealed an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern. Their red blood cell indices were within the normal range; however, …hemoglobin H inclusions were detected following cresyl blue staining on their peripheral blood film. Mutational analysis revealed a point mutation C7156T that is predicted to have caused a premature termination within the alpha-thalassemia MR syndrome gene in both siblings. Confirmation of this mutation has facilitated the process of genetic counseling, carrier testing and prenatal diagnosis amongst female relatives in this family. Show more

Keywords: Alpha-thalassemia mental retardation syndrome (ATR-X) gene, X-linked mental retardation

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120598

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 67-70, 2013

Authors: Banerjee, Asish | Bhowmik, Arijit | Mondal, Biswajit | Pal, Sumita | Banerjee, Prabhabati

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: A 9-year-old boy presented with fever, ptosis of the right eye and diplopia. Computerized tomography scan shows midbrain tuberculoma. After receiving antitubercular therapy function of oculomotor nerve became normal. Midbrain tuberculoma rarely presents as isolated oculomotor nerve palsy.

Keywords: Antitubercular therapy, isolated oculomotor nerve palsy, midbrain tuberculoma

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120588

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 71-73, 2013

Article Type: Other

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120584

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 75-77, 2013