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Pattern of neurological complications and methods of early detection in children with collagen vascular disorders

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Pediatrics

Advisors

Fouad, Hala, Afifi, Umneya, Shafiq, Mirvat

Authors

Muhammad, Amal Fekri

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:23:37

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2017-03-30 06:23:37

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Neurologic complications of collagen vascular disorders are common in children. SLE is the most common collagen vascular disorder with neurological manifestations. 36 children with CNS lupus were collected from the outpatient clinic. All of them had musculoskeletal manifestations, while 83.3% of them had renal troubles. These manifestations were more common in female and presented mostly after short duration of the disease. Headache was the most common neurological manifestation presented in 72.2% of our children as a single manifestation or accompanied with other neurological manifestations. Motor disturbances were the second most common neurological manifestation presented in 61.1% of our children. Lab investigations were not helpful for detection or screening of neurological problems. SPECT was highly sensitive in diagnosing neurological problems followed by EEG, while CT was not helpful in detection or prediction of the neurological manifestations.

Issued

1 Jan 2005

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023