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'''Pediatric neurology''' | '''Pediatric neurology''' is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The discipline encompasses diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, muscles, and blood vessels that affect individuals in this age group. | ||
==Scope of Pediatric Neurology== | ==Scope of Pediatric Neurology== | ||
Pediatric neurologists are trained to | Pediatric neurologists are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to: | ||
* [[Epilepsy]] | * [[Epilepsy]] | ||
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===Epilepsy=== | ===Epilepsy=== | ||
[[Epilepsy]] is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. It is characterized by recurrent seizures | [[Epilepsy]] is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. It is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Pediatric neurologists work to identify the type of epilepsy and the most effective treatment plan, which may include medication, dietary therapy, or surgery. | ||
===Cerebral Palsy=== | ===Cerebral Palsy=== | ||
[[Cerebral palsy]] is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. Pediatric neurologists | [[Cerebral palsy]] is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. Pediatric neurologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of cerebral palsy, often working in multidisciplinary teams. | ||
===Muscular Dystrophy=== | ===Muscular Dystrophy=== | ||
[[Muscular dystrophy]] refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles. Pediatric neurologists | [[Muscular dystrophy]] refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles. Pediatric neurologists are involved in the diagnosis and management of these conditions, often coordinating care with other specialists. | ||
==Diagnostic Techniques== | ==Diagnostic Techniques== | ||
Pediatric neurologists use a variety of diagnostic tools to assess neurological function | Pediatric neurologists use a variety of diagnostic tools to assess neurological function and diagnose conditions. These may include: | ||
* [[ | * [[Electroencephalography]] (EEG) | ||
* [[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) | * [[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) | ||
* [[Computed tomography]] (CT) scans | * [[Computed tomography]] (CT) scans | ||
* [[Genetic testing]] | * [[Genetic testing]] | ||
==Treatment Approaches== | ==Treatment Approaches== | ||
Treatment in pediatric neurology is highly individualized | Treatment in pediatric neurology is highly individualized and may involve: | ||
* [[Pharmacotherapy]] | * [[Pharmacotherapy]] | ||
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* [[Surgical interventions]] | * [[Surgical interventions]] | ||
== | ==Research and Advances== | ||
Research in pediatric neurology is ongoing, with advances in [[genetic research]], [[neuroimaging]], and [[neuropharmacology]] contributing to improved outcomes for many conditions. | |||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [[Neurology]] | * [[Neurology]] | ||
* [[Pediatrics]] | * [[Pediatrics]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Neuroscience]] | ||
* [[Child development]] | * [[Child development]] | ||
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[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:Medical specialties]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:24, 9 March 2025
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The discipline encompasses diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, muscles, and blood vessels that affect individuals in this age group.
Scope of Pediatric Neurology[edit]
Pediatric neurologists are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Epilepsy
- Cerebral palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Neurogenetic disorders
- Developmental disorders
- Headaches and migraines
- Neurocutaneous syndromes
- Neurometabolic disorders
Common Conditions[edit]
Epilepsy[edit]
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. It is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Pediatric neurologists work to identify the type of epilepsy and the most effective treatment plan, which may include medication, dietary therapy, or surgery.
Cerebral Palsy[edit]
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. Pediatric neurologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of cerebral palsy, often working in multidisciplinary teams.
Muscular Dystrophy[edit]
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles. Pediatric neurologists are involved in the diagnosis and management of these conditions, often coordinating care with other specialists.
Diagnostic Techniques[edit]
Pediatric neurologists use a variety of diagnostic tools to assess neurological function and diagnose conditions. These may include:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Genetic testing
Treatment Approaches[edit]
Treatment in pediatric neurology is highly individualized and may involve:
Research and Advances[edit]
Research in pediatric neurology is ongoing, with advances in genetic research, neuroimaging, and neuropharmacology contributing to improved outcomes for many conditions.
Related Pages[edit]
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