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Computed tomographic changes in juvenile hemiplegia.

T M Kolawole, P J Patel, A H Mahdi

    Computerized Radiology : Official Journal of the Computerized Tomography Society
    |May 1, 1987
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    Computer tomographic scans (CT) in juvenile hemiplegia reveal common findings like atrophic changes and low attenuation areas. While CT effectively identifies lesion locations, it cannot determine the underlying cause of juvenile hemiplegia.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Juvenile hemiplegia is a significant neurological condition affecting children.
    • Understanding the neuroimaging findings is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze computer tomographic (CT) scan findings in patients diagnosed with juvenile hemiplegia.
    • To correlate CT findings with potential causes and anatomical locations of lesions.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of CT scans from 68 patients with juvenile hemiplegia.
    • Evaluation of lesion laterality, presence of atrophy, fluid density, tumors, and calcifications.

    Main Results:

    • A male predominance (60%) and a higher incidence of left-sided lesions (57%) were observed.

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  • CT findings included normal scans (15%), atrophic changes (34%), low attenuation areas (46%), and tumors (2.9%).
  • Infarction areas were identified in 15% of cases, with calcifications often associated with tuberculoma.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computer tomographic scans are effective in determining the anatomical site of lesions in juvenile hemiplegia.
    • CT imaging is limited in elucidating the specific etiological basis of the observed lesions.
    • Cystic changes frequently represent the end result of various underlying pathological processes.