Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Neurology
Topics
* Lecture 1
o Clinical duties of neurologists and pediatric neurologists
o Neonatal and developmental neurobiology (normal development and congenital malformations of the CNS)
* Lecture 2
o Developmental disorders (cerebral palsy, mental retardation)
o The Floppy Infant: Hypotonia

Developmental Milestones
CATEGORY EXAMPLE
Gross motor sitting, walking
Fine motor manipulate toys, utensils
Personal-social play, imitate housework
Language speech acquisition
Normal Motor Function
Abnormal Motor Function
Developmental Case #1
Physical Findings
CT Scan
Pathology and Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
* Obstructive hydrocephalus, due to stenosis of the cerebral aqueduct
* Other congenital causes
o Chiari malformation
o Dandy-Walker malformation
* Acquired causes
o Post-meningitis
o Post-traumatic
o Tumor
Hydrocephalus Treatment
Prognosis
* Cognitive and motor handicaps
* Complications of shunt system
o Shunt failure
o Shunt infection
* Epilepsy
Developmental Case #2
Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal Autopsy
Diagnosis
Developmental Pathology
Prognosis
Related Conditions
Encephalocele
Anencephaly
Prevention:
Folic Acid

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