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Lee S, Marshall J, Clarke M, Smith CH. Feeding and Swallowing Outcomes in Children Who Use Long-Term Ventilation: A Scoping Review. Dysphagia 2024; 39:666-683. [PMID: 38180625 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10648-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The last two decades have seen increasing use of long-term ventilation (LTV) as an intervention in childhood. Children who use LTV have many risk factors for feeding and swallowing difficulties, including their underlying respiratory and/or neurological etiology, long hospitalizations, medical interventions, and limited exposure to oral feeding experiences. This review aimed to answer two questions: 1) 'What specific swallowing and feeding characteristics do these children experience?'; and 2) 'What impacts do these swallowing and feeding characteristics have on health status and quality of life?'. Texts were identified across bibliographic databases, reference lists, and grey literature. Studies were analyzed according to ventilation, feeding and swallowing, assessment and intervention, and quality of life parameters. Overall, 1919 papers were screened, with 31 papers included in the final data extraction process. A range of feeding and swallowing characteristics were observed, including oral secretion management difficulties, oral aversion, swallowing difficulties, and clinical signs of aspiration. Non-oral feeding was found to be the primary feeding method used. Little information on health status and quality of life was reported in scoping review texts. Children with LTV needs present with a range of feeding and swallowing concerns, and non-oral feeding is common. Further research is needed to understand the feeding and swallowing journey of this population. This will assist in future service planning and delivery, and in turn contribute to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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- Sabrena Lee
- Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, USA
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- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Mathis S, Solé G, Damon-Perrière N, Rouanet-Larrivière M, Duval F, Prigent J, Nadal L, Péréon Y, Le Masson G. Clinical Neurology in Practice: The Tongue (Part 1). Neurologist 2023; 28:338-348. [PMID: 37639535 DOI: 10.1097/nrl.0000000000000512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The tongue is an essential organ for the development of certain crucial functions, such as swallowing and language. The examination of the tongue can be very useful in neurology, as the various types of lingual alterations can lead to certain specific diagnoses, the tongue being a kind of "mirror" of some neurological function. REVIEW SUMMARY In this study, we reviewed the literature on anatomy, physiology, and the various aspects of the examination of the tongue. CONCLUSIONS Examination of the tongue should be an integral part of the clinical examination of the cranial nerves. This study aimed to demonstrate the importance of tongue motor and non-motor functions in neurological practice.
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- Stéphane Mathis
- Department of Neurology, Muscle-Nerve
- Referral Center for Neuromuscular Diseases 'AOC'
- ALS Center
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- Department of Neurology, Muscle-Nerve
- Referral Center for Neuromuscular Diseases 'AOC'
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology
- Department of Movement Disorders, University Hospitals of Bordeaux (CHU Bordeaux, Amélie Raba-Léon, Bordeaux
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- Department of Neurology, Muscle-Nerve
- Referral Center for Neuromuscular Diseases 'AOC'
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- Reference Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases 'AOC'. Filenemus, Euro-NMD, University Hospitals of Nantes (CHU Nantes), Nantes, France
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- Department of Neurology, Muscle-Nerve
- Referral Center for Neuromuscular Diseases 'AOC'
- ALS Center
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Rawhani R, Sharma K, Maertens P. Echoencephalography of Möbius sequence: A congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder with brainstem calcifications. J Neuroimaging 2023; 33:35-43. [PMID: 36349559 DOI: 10.1111/jon.13067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Möbius sequence (MBS) previously known as Möbius syndrome is a rare nonprogressive developmental defect of the rhombencephalon leading to congenital abducens (VIth) and facial (VIIth) nerve palsy. Echoencephalography is the first, safe, noninvasive, and cost-effective imaging modality available at bedside. No study on the use of echoencephalography in neonates for the diagnosis of MBS has been previously reported. METHODS In this single tertiary center study, more than 18,000 neonates underwent echoencephalographic imaging over the span of two decades. Imaging was performed through the anterior, posterior, and lambdoid fontanelles. All neonates found to have calcifications of brainstem tegmental nuclei underwent additional imaging studies. Each neonate with MBS was carefully examined by the same investigator. RESULTS Five neonates were shown to have punctate, bilateral, symmetrical tegmental pontine calcifications through all three acoustic windows. These calcifications extended caudally in most patients, and rostrally in 2 patients. Brainstem hypoplasia was best seen through the posterior fontanelle. Three out of five infants were noted to have brainstem hypoplasia with straightening of the floor of the fourth ventricle. In two children, facial collicular bulges and hypoglossal eminences were present. All five infants fulfilled clinical diagnostic criteria of MBS. In addition, a wide array of cerebral defects is identified. Echoencephalographic findings were confirmed by other imaging modalities. CONCLUSION Knowledge of echoencephalographic features of MBS should improve its early recognition. A detailed description of the various imaging phenotypes of MBS is necessary to characterize the etiology of this heterogeneous congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder.
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- Ramez Rawhani
- Department of Pediatrics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Division, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Child Neurology Division, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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Glass GE, Mohammedali S, Sivakumar B, Stotland MA, Abdulkader F, Prosser DO, Love DR. Poland-Möbius syndrome: a case report implicating a novel mutation of the PLXND1 gene and literature review. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:745. [PMID: 36581828 PMCID: PMC9801559 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03803-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Möbius (Moebius) and Poland's syndromes are two rare congenital syndromes characterized by non-progressive bilateral (and often asymmetric) dysfunction of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves and hypoplasia of the pectoral muscles associated with chest wall and upper limb anomalies respectively. Manifest simultaneously as Poland-Möbius (Poland-Moebius) syndrome, debate continues as to whether this is a distinct nosological entity or represents phenotypic variation as part of a spectrum of disorders of rhomboencephalic development. Etiological hypotheses implicate both genetic and environmental factors. The PLXND1 gene codes for a protein expressed in the fetal central nervous system and vascular endothelium and is thus involved in embryonic neurogenesis and vasculogenesis. It is located at chromosome region 3q21-q22, a locus of interest for Möbius syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION We present the first report of a patient with Poland-Möbius syndrome and a mutation in the PLXND1 gene. A child with Poland-Möbius syndrome and a maternally inherited missense variant (NM_015103.2:ex14:c.2890G > Ap.V964M) in the PLXND1 gene is described. In order to contextualize these findings, the literature was examined to identify other confirmed cases of Poland-Möbius syndrome for which genetic data were available. Fourteen additional cases of Poland-Möbius syndrome with genetic studies are described in the literature. None implicated the PLXND1 gene which has previously been implicated in isolated Möbius syndrome. CONCLUSIONS This report provides further evidence in support of a role for PLXND1 mutations in Möbius syndrome and reasserts the nosological link between Möbius and Poland's syndromes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, Descriptive Study.
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- Graeme E. Glass
- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Surgery, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar ,grid.5386.8000000041936877XWeill Cornell Medical College, Doha, USA ,grid.416973.e0000 0004 0582 4340Weill-Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar ,grid.418818.c0000 0001 0516 2170Qatar Foundation, Education City North Campus, Room C1-120, 1st Floor OPC, Al Luqta Street, PO BOX 26999, Doha, Qatar
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Surgery, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Surgery, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar ,grid.424537.30000 0004 5902 9895Department of Plastic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Surgery, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar ,grid.5386.8000000041936877XWeill Cornell Medical College, Doha, USA ,grid.416973.e0000 0004 0582 4340Weill-Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Surgery, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar ,grid.5386.8000000041936877XWeill Cornell Medical College, Doha, USA ,grid.416973.e0000 0004 0582 4340Weill-Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Pathology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- grid.467063.00000 0004 0397 4222Department of Pathology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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Tanaka Y, Maekawa T, Eura R, Hasegawa Y, Kubota M. Neurogenic bladder as a lurking complication in Moebius syndrome. Brain Dev 2022; 44:73-76. [PMID: 34400011 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Moebius syndrome (MBS) is a congenital disorder characterized by facial and abducens palsy, sometimes accompanied with other cranial nerve palsies and comorbid conditions. Anatomical anomalies of the brainstem are assumed to be major etiologies of MBS. Its phenotypic presentation can be variable. We report a female patient with MBS who presented with neurogenic bladder (NB). She was born via normal vaginal delivery. At birth, she showed bilateral abducens palsy and right facial palsy. We diagnosed MBS by cranial computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging. She had recurrent urinary tract infection. Hydronephrosis was noted on ultrasonography and bilateral vesicoureteral reflux (grade 5) on voiding cystourethrography. Urodynamic investigation showed detrusor overactivity and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia, which follow the pattern of NB resulting from infrapontine-suprasacral lesions. Patients with MBS have lower brainstem dysfunction, and accordingly we should be aware of NB.
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- Yuichiro Tanaka
- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Characterization of Hand Anomalies Associated With Möbius Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:548-555. [PMID: 31031024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the distinguishing morphological characteristics of the upper extremities in children with Möbius syndrome. METHODS Twenty-seven involved extremities in 14 patients with a diagnosis of Möbius syndrome were identified at 2 institutions. Medical records, radiographs, and clinical photographs were evaluated. Congenital hand differences were classified according to the Oberg, Manske, and Tonkin classification, and hands with symbrachydactyly were classified by the Blauth and Gekeler classification. The presence of other congenital anomalies was catalogued. RESULTS There was bilateral involvement in 93% of patients with congenital hand anomalies. Twelve patients demonstrated congenital hand anomalies and 2 patients had been diagnosed with arthrogryposis. Among the 12 patients with congenital hand anomalies, 21 hands were classifiable as symbrachydactyly by the Oberg, Manske, and Tonkin classification and could be categorized by the Blauth and Gekeler classification. Short finger type was the most common subtype of symbrachydactyly, present in 13 hands. Eleven of these 13 patients (85%) were primarily affected on the radial side of the hand. Proximal arm involvement was identified in 2 patients with symbrachydactyly, both of whom had Poland syndrome and an absent pectoralis major. CONCLUSIONS Symbrachydactyly in Möbius syndrome differs from the typical presentation of symbrachydactyly. Characteristically, there is a bilateral presentation with a strong predilection for radially based brachydactyly. These described characteristics may help the hand surgeon appropriately assess patients, especially those with radial-sided symbrachydactyly. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic III.
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Herrera DA, Ruge NO, Florez MM, Vargas SA, Ochoa-Escudero M, Castillo M. Neuroimaging Findings in Moebius Sequence. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2019; 40:862-865. [PMID: 30948378 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Moebius sequence comprises a spectrum of brain congenital malformations predominantly affecting the function of multiple cranial nerves. Reported neuroimaging findings are heterogeneous and based on case reports or small case series. Our goal was to describe the neuroimaging findings of Moebius sequence in a large population of patients scanned with MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational cross-sectional study was performed to assess brain MR imaging findings in 38 patients with Moebius syndrome studied between 2013 and 2016. RESULTS Retrospective analysis of MR imaging studies showed flattening of the floor of the fourth ventricle floor secondary to a bilateral absent facial colliculus in 38 patients (100%) and unilateral absence in 1. A hypoplastic pons was found in 23 patients (60.5%). Mesencephalic malformations consisted of tectal beaking in 15 patients (39.5%) and increased anteroposterior midbrain diameter with a shallow interpeduncular cistern in 12 (31.6%). Infratentorial arachnoid cysts were found in 5 patients (13.2%), and cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, in 2 (5.3%). Supratentorial findings included the following: thalamic fusion (26.3%), periventricular nodular heterotopias (26.3%), ventriculomegaly (26.3%), callosal abnormalities (23.7%), and hippocampal malrotations (23.7%). CONCLUSIONS Findings seen in this large patient cohort agreed with previously published reports. Flattening of the fourth ventricle floor secondary to a bilaterally absent facial colliculus was the most frequent MR imaging finding. The presence of other brain stem and cerebellar malformations as well as supratentorial abnormalities may help explain clinical symptoms and achieve a correct diagnosis.
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- D A Herrera
- From the Department of Radiology (D.A.H., M.M.F., S.A.V.)
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- Grupo de Neurociencias (N.O.R.), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- From the Department of Radiology (D.A.H., M.M.F., S.A.V.)
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- From the Department of Radiology (D.A.H., M.M.F., S.A.V.)
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- Department of Radiology (M.O.-E.), Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Radiology (M.C.), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Ten Haken I, Ben Allouch S, van Harten WH. The use of advanced medical technologies at home: a systematic review of the literature. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:284. [PMID: 29482550 PMCID: PMC6389044 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5123-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The number of medical technologies used in home settings has increased substantially over the last 10–15 years. In order to manage their use and to guarantee quality and safety, data on usage trends and practical experiences are important. This paper presents a literature review on types, trends and experiences with the use of advanced medical technologies at home. Methods The study focused on advanced medical technologies that are part of the technical nursing process and ‘hands on’ processes by nurses, excluding information technology such as domotica. The systematic review of literature was performed by searching the databases MEDLINE, Scopus and Cinahl. We included papers from 2000 to 2015 and selected articles containing empirical material. Results The review identified 87 relevant articles, 62% was published in the period 2011–2015. Of the included studies, 45% considered devices for respiratory support, 39% devices for dialysis and 29% devices for oxygen therapy. Most research has been conducted on the topic ‘user experiences’ (36%), mainly regarding patients or informal caregivers. Results show that nurses have a key role in supporting patients and family caregivers in the process of homecare with advanced medical technologies and in providing information for, and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. However, relatively low numbers of articles were found studying nurses perspective. Conclusions Research on medical technologies used at home has increased considerably until 2015. Much is already known on topics, such as user experiences; safety, risks, incidents and complications; and design and technological development. We also identified a lack of research exploring the views of nurses with regard to medical technologies for homecare, such as user experiences of nurses with different technologies, training, instruction and education of nurses and human factors by nurses in risk management and patient safety.
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- Ingrid Ten Haken
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Technology, Health & Care (TH&C), P.O. Box 70.000, 7500, KB, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Technology, Health & Care (TH&C), P.O. Box 70.000, 7500, KB, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department Health Technology & Services Research (HTSR), University of Twente, Faculty Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), Ravelijn 5246, P.O. Box 217, 7500, AE, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Rijnstate General Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Wagner MW, Poretti A, Benson JE, Huisman TAGM. Neuroimaging Findings in Pediatric Genetic Skeletal Disorders: A Review. J Neuroimaging 2016; 27:162-209. [PMID: 28000960 DOI: 10.1111/jon.12413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Genetic skeletal disorders (GSDs) are a heterogeneous group characterized by an intrinsic abnormality in growth and (re-)modeling of cartilage and bone. A large subgroup of GSDs has additional involvement of other structures/organs beside the skeleton, such as the central nervous system (CNS). CNS abnormalities have an important role in long-term prognosis of children with GSDs and should consequently not be missed. Sensitive and specific identification of CNS lesions while evaluating a child with a GSD requires a detailed knowledge of the possible associated CNS abnormalities. Here, we provide a pattern-recognition approach for neuroimaging findings in GSDs guided by the obvious skeletal manifestations of GSD. In particular, we summarize which CNS findings should be ruled out with each GSD. The diseases (n = 180) are classified based on the skeletal involvement (1. abnormal metaphysis or epiphysis, 2. abnormal size/number of bones, 3. abnormal shape of bones and joints, and 4. abnormal dynamic or structural changes). For each disease, skeletal involvement was defined in accordance with Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. Morphological CNS involvement has been described based on extensive literature search. Selected examples will be shown based on prevalence of the diseases and significance of the CNS involvement. CNS involvement is common in GSDs. A wide spectrum of morphological abnormalities is associated with GSDs. Early diagnosis of CNS involvement is important in the management of children with GSDs. This pattern-recognition approach aims to assist and guide physicians in the diagnostic work-up of CNS involvement in children with GSDs and their management.
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- Matthias W Wagner
- Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.,Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Quattrocchi CC, Fariello G, Longo D. Brainstem tegmental lesions in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: Magnetic resonance diagnosis and clinical outcome. World J Radiol 2016; 8:117-123. [PMID: 26981220 PMCID: PMC4770173 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i2.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Revised: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lesions of the brainstem have been reported in the clinical scenarios of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), although the prevalence of these lesions is probably underestimated. Neuropathologic studies have demonstrated brainstem involvement in severely asphyxiated infants as an indicator of poor outcome. Among survivors to HIE, the most frequent clinical complaints that may be predicted by brainstem lesions include feeding problems, speech, language and communication problems and visual impairments. Clinical series, including vascular and metabolic etiologies, have found selective involvement of the brainstem with the demonstration of symmetric bilateral columnar lesions of the tegmentum. The role of brainstem lesions in HIE is currently a matter of debate, especially when tegmental lesions are present in the absence of supra-tentorial lesions. Differential diagnosis of tegmental lesions in neonates and infants include congenital metabolic syndromes and drug-related processes. Brainstem injury with the presence of supratentorial lesions is a predictor of poor outcome and high rates of mortality and morbidity. Further investigation will be conducted to identify specific sites of the brainstem that are vulnerable to hypoxic-ischemic and toxic-metabolic insults.
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Bourne SK, Duhaime AC. Transient Horizontal Gaze Palsy in a One-Month-Old Boy after a Fall. Pediatr Neurosurg 2016; 51:42-7. [PMID: 26636750 DOI: 10.1159/000441680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A 1-month-old boy was evaluated after a fall from a height of 3 feet and found to have right parietal skull fracture as well as right and left frontal traumatic hemorrhage. Ten days after the injury, he represented with a persistent left gaze preference. Further workup including MRI and EEG determined that this finding was most likely due to a small, focal, left-frontal eye field lesion. We review the horizontal gaze pathway and demonstrate that this is present at this very young age, and that a very focal and relatively minor injury can cause gaze disturbance.
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- Sarah K Bourne
- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., USA
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