Pediatric Neuroradiologic Emergencies: From Techniques to Imaging Findings

Abstract

Acute neurologic emergencies are a frequent reason for pediatric emergency room visits. Unfortunately, clinical presentations are often non-specific and present differently than in adult patients. Thus, familiarity with neuroimaging techniques and characteristic imaging features of pediatric neuroradiologic emergencies play an important role in accurate and timely diagnosis. This article briefly discusses relevant imaging techniques and then reviews characteristic imaging features of pediatric neuroradiologic emergencies across four main categories of disease: demyelinating disorders, central nervous system infections, neoplasms, and neurovascular disorders.