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Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity – An under-recognized entity in pediatric brain tumors: Case report and review of literature

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Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is not a well-recognized syndrome in pediatric brain tumors, but has been described in adults with traumatic brain injury. We describe the case of a child… Click to show full abstract

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is not a well-recognized syndrome in pediatric brain tumors, but has been described in adults with traumatic brain injury. We describe the case of a child with medulloblastoma presenting with PSH. An index of suspicion is important in early diagnosis of PSH and this ultimately has an impact on the long-term outcome of patients with the syndrome.

Keywords: paroxysmal sympathetic; pediatric brain; brain; brain tumors; sympathetic hyperactivity

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
Year Published: 2020

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