Right middle cerebral artery infarct after minor head trauma in an infant: case report and literature review

Publication date: Available online 28 May 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Md. Tauseef Khalid, Derrick Ws Chan, Enrica Ek Tan, Seow Wan Tew, NG Lee Ping, David Cy Low, Sharon Yy LowABSTRACTIshaemic stroke (IS) in the paediatric population is extremely rare. In this age group, the occurrence of IS often concurs with underlying congenital heart disease, haematological, metabolic or immunological conditions. In contrast, the association between IS and minor head injury in children has been sparse in current literature. The authors report a case of a healthy 9-month-old male who was found to have a right middle cerebral artery territory infarct after a minor head injury. An extensive medical workup was performed, and it was negative for any previously undiagnosed co-morbidities. Given the paucity of such cases, the condition and its management are discussed in corroboration with current literature.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research