Pediatr. praxi. 2014;15(1):31-34 [Neurol. praxi. 2012;13(5):261-264]

Cranial nerve lesions in children

MUDr.Josef Kraus, CSc., MUDr.Věra Sebroňová, Marie Brožová
Klinika dětské neurologie, UK 2. LF a FN Motol, Praha

Cranial nerve lesion is a rare condition in children. However, it might be an alarming sign of serious underlying disease such as neoplasm,

systemic disease or congenital anomaly. Therefore, careful detailed investigation, neuroimaging and differential diagnosis are essential

in children, even if the palsy is isolated. The most frequently verifiable cause of acute peripheral facial palsy in children is Lyme borreliosis.

Nearly all are associated with lymphocytic meningitis. Children with idiopathic palsy have a very good prognosis.

Keywords: cranial nerve, palsy, children, aetiology, management

Published: February 15, 2014  Show citation

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