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Isolating Central Nervous System Tissues and Associated Meninges for the Downstream Analysis of Immune cells
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Noninfectious central nervous system inflammatory disorders
Naila Makhani1, Brenda Banwell
1Division of Neurology, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. naila.makhani@sickkids.ca
Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|November 1, 2011
Summary
Acute central nervous system (CNS) inflammation in children can be a single event or signal chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis. This review covers assessment, diagnosis, and management strategies for pediatric CNS inflammatory diseases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuroimmunology
- Central Nervous System Inflammation
Background:
- Acute central nervous system (CNS) inflammation in children presents diagnostic and management challenges.
- It can manifest as a monophasic illness or indicate underlying chronic inflammatory disorders.
- Conditions include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and CNS vasculitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of CNS inflammatory diseases in children.
- To outline essential components for initial assessment and diagnostic workup.
- To discuss acute and chronic management strategies and research issues.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and clinical guidelines.
- Synthesis of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches.
- Identification of key competencies for training.
Main Results:
- Detailed strategies for the initial assessment and diagnostic workup of pediatric CNS inflammatory conditions.
- Comprehensive overview of acute and long-term management options.
- Discussion of unresolved research questions and training needs.
Conclusions:
- Effective management requires a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment.
- Training programs should incorporate specific competencies for managing pediatric CNS inflammatory diseases.
- Further research is needed to advance understanding and treatment of these conditions.
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