 Neurons of the parabrachial nucleus | |
| System | Nervous system |
|---|---|
| Significant diseases | Epilepsy, seizures, headache, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, tumors, concussion, spinal cord injury |
| Significant tests | Computed tomography scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, lumbar puncture, electroencephalography, blood tests |
| Specialist | Pediatric neurologist |
Pediatric neurology is the medical subfield of neurology focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pathologies related to the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system in children.[1]
While pediatric neurologists have many similarities to neurologists, the neurological disorders they treat can vary due to their focus on children. Pediatric neurologists treat and manage epilepsy, seizures, headaches, concussions, hydrocephalus, spinal bifida, neurological trauma, and more.[2]
The field of pediatric neurology has many practical connections to neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system. Some pediatric neurologists may elect to conduct basic science research in neuroscience or conduct clinical research and clinical trials. Even though pediatric neurology is a non-surgical field, it has many connections to pediatric neurosurgery, which addresses surgical issues related to the treatment of the nervous system.[3]
- ^ "Child Neurology/Pediatric Neurology | Careers in Medicine". careersinmedicine.aamc.org. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Pediatric Neurology". Michigan Medicine Department of Pediatrics. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "What is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?". HealthyChildren.org. Retrieved 28 April 2024.