Myelin in the Central Nervous System (CNS) vs. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Myelin is a protein-rich lipid sheath that covers and electrically insulates neuronal axons to facilitate the rapid transmission of action potentials. Myelin in the CNS: Produced and maintained by oligodendrocytes. A single oligodendrocyte can myelinate up to…
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MOGAD
Enfermedad Asociada a Anticuerpos MOG (MOGAD) La enfermedad asociada a anticuerpos contra la glicoproteína oligodendrocitaria de la mielina (MOGAD, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno inflamatorio desmielinizante del sistema nervioso central inmunomediado. Manifestaciones Clínicas Neuritis óptica: Frecuentemente bilateral, dolorosa y asociada con marcado edema de papila. Esta inflamación ocurre en las vías ópticas …
Dravet syndrome. Natural history.
Myoclonus in childhood
Malformations of cortical development.
Malformations of Cortical Development (CDM) Malformations of cortical development represent a broad group of structural abnormalities of the brain caused by the interruption of the biological processes of cell proliferation, neuronal migration or cortical organization during embryogenesis. Classification by Affected Stage Proliferation/Differentiation Anomalies: Microcephaly, megalencephaly, focal cortical dysplasia type II. Migration Anomalies…
Basic neuroradiology for neuropediatricians.
Timing for performing MRI studies: Depending on age, there are different particularities and limitations: Age Justification for repetition 2 years…
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