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Ventricular septal defect in children
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) in children is a condition caused by one or more defects in the ventricular septum, and it is the most common type of congenital heart disease in children.
View detailsPediatric congenital heart disease
Pediatric congenital heart disease refers to a type of cardiovascular malformation that is present at birth due to abnormal development of the heart and great vessels during the fetal period. Pediatric congenital heart disease is the most common congenital defect in newborns, with an overall incidence of 2.9%. If left untreated, approximately one-third of affected infants will die within the first year after birth due to severe complications.
View detailsTuberculous meningitis in children
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM), or "TB meningitis," is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis invading the central nervous system, primarily damaging the brain parenchyma or meninges. Pediatric tuberculous meningitis is the most severe type of tuberculosis in children, with high mortality and neurological sequelae. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for improving prognosis. It often occurs within 1 year after primary tuberculosis infection, especially within 3 to 6 months of initial infection. It is most common in infants and young children under 3 years old, accounting for approximately 60% of cases.
Pediatric meningitis
Pediatric meningitis refers to an acute inflammatory disease of the meninges in children, caused by various infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms (e.g., fungi, mycoplasma, spirochetes). The more common types of meningitis are viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis. Main symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, and seizures.
View detailsChorea minor
Sydenham chorea, also known as rheumatic chorea, is an autoimmune disease induced by Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection. It commonly affects children aged 5-15, with a higher incidence in girls, and is primarily characterized by choreiform movements, emotional lability, and psychiatric disturbances.
View detailsPediatric viral encephalitis
Pediatric viral encephalitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the meninges caused by a virus. Children often present with fever, headache, and nausea and vomiting. This disease has a short course and is self-limiting. Most children have a good prognosis with symptomatic and supportive treatment from a doctor.
View detailsChildhood encephalitis
Pediatric encephalitis is an inflammatory condition of the brain parenchyma caused by pathogen invasion. It can be caused by viral, bacterial, or other pathogenic microbial infections, with viral infections being the most common. With timely treatment and identification of the cause, most cases can be cured. However, severe cases can be life-threatening and may result in sequelae. Therefore, early diagnosis and early treatment are particularly important.
View detailsPemi disease
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), also known as familial centrolobar sclerosis, is a group of rare congenital leukodystrophies. Clinical manifestations mainly include nystagmus, hypotonia, ataxia, and progressive motor dysfunction.
View detailsPachygyria
Megalencephaly is a disorder of early neuronal development during fetal brain development in utero, leading to cerebral cortex dysplasia. It is classified as a neuronal migration disorder.
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