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Idiopathic ischemic infarction of the brain stem in children
1Department of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101.
Insights
Idiopathic brain-stem infarction in children is rare, with a notable male predominance. Further research into hypercoagulopathy may reveal causes for this neurological condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Idiopathic brain-stem infarction is a rare neurological event in children.
- Limited literature exists on pediatric cases, necessitating further investigation.
Abstract:
Three cases of idiopathic brain-stem infarction are added to the literature on 12 children. There is no age predilection, and the youngest case is 3 years old. However, there is a striking male preponderance of 13:2. The residual neurological deficit covers the range of normal to quadriparesis. Laboratory studies investigating hypercoagulopathy, platelet dysfunction and atrial septal defect may provide an etiology for some cases in the future.