Neurological disorders presenting mainly in adolescence.

Macleod, S; Appleton, R E · Arch Dis Child · 2007

review · Level V

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Abstract

The aim of this review is to discuss some of the neurological diseases that present mainly in the adolescent period. The article focuses on the usual presentation and course of the more common, and some uncommon, epilepsies, neuromuscular disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system and some other, miscellaneous conditions. The article ends with a very brief and general discussion about management issues in this age group.

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