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소아 신경영상에서 보이는 비선천성 원인의 영상 소견: 임상 화보
Foram Gala1, Nikshita Jain1, Nishigandha Salunke1
1Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
|February 11, 2026
Summary
Pediatric brain disorders have diverse causes. Recognizing specific neuroradiological signs aids early diagnosis and treatment for conditions like hyperammonemia and leukodystrophies.
Area of Science:
- Neuroradiology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Non-congenital pediatric brain disorders stem from genetic, metabolic, or toxic causes.
- Early clinical signs are often nonspecific, complicating diagnosis.
- Distinctive imaging findings correlate with underlying biochemical and structural abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight key neuroradiological signs in pediatric brain disorders.
- To emphasize the diagnostic value of imaging in early disease detection.
- To correlate specific imaging patterns with underlying etiologies.
Main Methods:
- Pictorial essay format.
- Review of characteristic neuroradiological signs.
- Focus on specific conditions and their imaging manifestations.
Main Results:
- Identified specific signs: cortical ribbon in hyperammonemia, batwing in glutaric aciduria type 1, tigroid/leopard-skin in leukodystrophies.
- Highlighted characteristic brainstem and basal ganglia findings (putaminal eye, face of the giant panda, piglet sign).
- Demonstrated the link between imaging signs and specific etiologies.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with these neuroradiological signs enables prompt recognition of pediatric brain disorder etiologies.
- Early diagnosis through imaging facilitates targeted metabolic or genetic testing.
- Timely intervention is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
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