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, Rupa Radhakrishnan¹, Lindsey A G Shea²

¹Associate Division Chief, Neuroradiology, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR

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Childhood ataxia has many causes, including infections, toxins, and genetic disorders. Imaging guidelines help determine the cause of ataxia in children based on presentation, aiding diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:

AUC Appropriate Use Criteria Appropriateness Criteria Ataxia Cerebellum

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Neuroimaging
Clinical Guidelines

Background:

Childhood ataxia presents with diverse etiologies, ranging from acute infectious or traumatic causes to chronic progressive inherited conditions.
Understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective management of movement and balance coordination impairments in children.
Clinical presentation dictates the diagnostic approach, with imaging playing a pivotal role.

Framework:

The ACR Appropriateness Criteria provide evidence-based guidelines for imaging in pediatric ataxia.
Methodologies like GRADE and the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method inform guideline development.
Guidelines address acute, recurrent, chronic progressive, and chronic nonprogressive ataxia presentations.

Implementation:

Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are key neuroimaging modalities for evaluating children with ataxia.
Imaging selection is guided by the specific clinical presentation, including history of trauma and neurological examination findings.
Guidelines offer a systematic approach to imaging based on clinical scenarios.

Implications:

These guidelines facilitate appropriate and timely neuroimaging, improving diagnostic accuracy for childhood ataxia.
Standardized imaging protocols can lead to earlier identification of underlying causes, optimizing treatment strategies.
The evidence-based framework supports informed decision-making for clinicians managing pediatric ataxia.