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Neurologic manifestations of childhood rheumatic diseases

Reza Shiari1

  • 1Associate Professor of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran- Iran.

Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|March 26, 2014
PubMed

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Neurologic complications are common in childhood rheumatic diseases, affecting various organ systems. This review details these neurological manifestations in pediatric rheumatology patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Autoimmune Diseases

Background:

  • Childhood rheumatic disorders present diverse clinical features, from arthritis to multisystem autoimmune conditions.
  • Limited data exists on the prevalence of neurological manifestations in pediatric rheumatologic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe the spectrum of neurological complications in children diagnosed with rheumatic diseases.
  • To consolidate information on neurologic involvement, whether as a primary symptom or part of broader organ system involvement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric rheumatic diseases and neurological involvement.
  • Synthesis of reported cases and epidemiological data on neurologic manifestations.

Main Results:

  • Neurologic complications in pediatric rheumatic diseases are varied, encompassing central and peripheral nervous system involvement.
  • These manifestations can occur independently or alongside other organ system dysfunctions.

Conclusions:

  • Neurological involvement is a significant, though often underreported, aspect of childhood rheumatic diseases.
  • Understanding these complications is crucial for comprehensive patient management in pediatric rheumatology.

Keywords:
Aseptic meningitisKawasaki diseaseNeurologic manifestationsSeizuresSystemic Lupus erythematosus

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