Fetal, Neonatal and Pediatric Neuroradiology

Brain Trauma

INTRODUCTION Background Trauma is the most common cause of death and a significant cause of morbidity in children. Both accidental and nonaccidental trauma are common in children. Several anatomic differences in younger children should be highlighted to understand why younger…

Phakomatoses

INTRODUCTION Phakomatoses are a group of neurocutaneous disorders that involve structures arising from the embryologic ectoderm, resulting in abnormalities of the skin, nervous system, retina, and globe. There are approximately 30 different phakomatoses; however, the main phakomatoses include neurofibromatosis type…

Epilepsy

INTRODUCTION Background Epilepsy is a chronic seizure condition in which abnormal excessive or uncoordinated neuronal activity leads to abnormal brain function. About 1% of children in the United States have epilepsy. Approximately 66% to 75% of children with epilepsy will…