CASE REPORT
Strike in a stroke– a unique case of highly successful treatment of a paediatric patient
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Student Scientific Society at the Department of Paediatric Neurology, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
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Department of Paediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
Corresponding author
Alicja Szklarska
Student Scientific Society at the Department of Paediatric Neurology, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
Student Scientific Society at the Department of Paediatric Neurology, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
J Pre Clin Clin Res. 2025;19(4):164-168
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Stroke is a rare condition in children, affecting 1-2 per 100 paediatric patients annually. Despite the low incidence, it is the leading cause of neurological disorders in this age group.
Case Report:
An 8-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department with reduced muscle strength, drooping of the left corner of the mouth, and sensory disturbances. Imaging studies revealed intracerebral haemorrhagic foci surrounded by oedema in the right frontal lobe, subarachnoid haemorrhagic foci, as well as ischemic changes in the left frontal lobe. Empiric pharmacotherapy with anti-coagulants, anti-oedematous agents and antibiotics was applied. After treatment and rehabilitation, substantial improvement was observed.
Conclusions:
Management of strokes in paediatric patients poses significant challenges. Absence of well-established guidelines and randomized clinical trials in this age group often necessitates empiric therapy, which proved to be highly effective in the presented case.
Stroke is a rare condition in children, affecting 1-2 per 100 paediatric patients annually. Despite the low incidence, it is the leading cause of neurological disorders in this age group.
Case Report:
An 8-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department with reduced muscle strength, drooping of the left corner of the mouth, and sensory disturbances. Imaging studies revealed intracerebral haemorrhagic foci surrounded by oedema in the right frontal lobe, subarachnoid haemorrhagic foci, as well as ischemic changes in the left frontal lobe. Empiric pharmacotherapy with anti-coagulants, anti-oedematous agents and antibiotics was applied. After treatment and rehabilitation, substantial improvement was observed.
Conclusions:
Management of strokes in paediatric patients poses significant challenges. Absence of well-established guidelines and randomized clinical trials in this age group often necessitates empiric therapy, which proved to be highly effective in the presented case.
Szklarska A, Suchcicka M, Domańska N, Bojarska M, Iwanicka K, Chrościńska-Krawczyk M. Strike in a stroke – a unique case of a highly
successful treatment of a paediatric patient. J Pre Clin Clin Res. 2025;19(4):164–168. doi:10.26444/jpccr/215960
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