Stroke Mimics in the Pediatric Population
Journal Title: Neuro – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Pediatric stroke is a very rare condition and it is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. It is among the top ten causes of death in the pediatric population, and over half of stroke survivors experience long-term disabilities. One major challenge in the diagnosis of stroke is the fact that there are many conditions that may mimic stroke. In the pediatric population the incidence of stroke mimic is around 79-93% of all presentations of acute focal brain dysfunction. The most common diagnosis in children is complicated migraine, seizures disorders, Bell’s palsy and conversion disorders. The aim of the evaluation of these conditions is to rule out the diagnosis of acute stroke and the computed tomography (CT) is the modality of choice as is more accessible in the Emergency Departments (ED).
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Adriana Yock-Corrales
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