Infarction of the internal capsule in children
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Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|December 1, 1980
Insights
Computed tomography reveals internal capsule infarction in children, often linked to head injuries. Angiography in some cases indicated arterial narrowing as a potential cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Radiology
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Internal capsule infarction is a rare condition in children.
- Understanding its causes and imaging findings is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans were analyzed in nine pediatric patients (seven boys, two girls) diagnosed with internal capsule infarction.
- Patient ages ranged from 8 months to 14 years.
Findings:
- Head injury (concussion) was identified as the etiology in six cases; the cause remained unknown in three.
- Cerebral angiography performed in four patients revealed narrowing of major cerebral arteries in two individuals.
Implications:
- CT imaging is valuable for detecting internal capsule infarction in children.
- Head trauma and arterial anomalies are significant etiological factors to consider in pediatric internal capsule infarction.
Abstract:
The computed tomographic findings in seven boys and two girls with infarction of the internal capsule are reported. Ages at the time of examination ranged from 8 months to 14 years. The etiology was head injury (concussion) in six and unknown in three. Cerebral angiography carried out in four cases showed narrowing of main arteries in two patients.