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Predictors of Khan et al for an Intracranial Space-Occupying Lesion (ICSOL) in a Toddler

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Khan et al reported findings seen at presentation for a toddler with an intracranial space-occupying lesion (ICSOL). These can help to identify a patient requiring brain imaging as soon as possible. The authors are from Loma Linda University.


Patient selection: toddler (1 to 2 years old) with symptoms

 

Signs and symptoms associated with an intracranial space-occupying lesion:

(1) unexplained vomiting

(2) abnormal neurologic examination (motor weakness, ataxia, other)

(3) change in behavior

 

Keys to early diagnosis:

(1) careful history

(2) careful neurologic examination

 

Seizures have also been associated with intracranial space-occupying lesions.


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