Abstract
Five cases of paediatric stroke are reported. Two patients presented with idiopathic stroke, another following vertebral artery dissection, one secondary to Moyamoya disease, and one patient with the syndrome of mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes. The presentation, investigation, and management of paediatric stroke are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Brain Ischemia / complications*
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Brain Ischemia / diagnosis
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Brain Ischemia / physiopathology
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Brain Ischemia / therapy
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / complications*
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / physiopathology
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / therapy
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Stroke / diagnosis
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Stroke / etiology*
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Stroke / physiopathology
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Stroke / therapy