Conceição Robalo
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Conceição Robalo has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- António Levy
Neuropediatrics Unit, Pediatric Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
1 shared publication - Daniela Vieira
Center for Child Development-Neuropediatrics Unit, Hospital Pediátrico, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
1 shared publication - Filipe Palavra
Centro de Desenvolvimento da Criança – Neuropediatria, Hospital Pediátrico, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Laboratório de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, Instituto de Investigação Clínica e Biomédica de Coimbra (iCBR), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Centro Académico Clínico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
1 shared publication - Francisco Bernardo
Neurology Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
1 shared publication - Joana Afonso Ribeiro
Center for Child Development – Neuropediatrics Unit Hospital Pediátrico – ULS de Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
1 shared publication - Joana Coelho
Neuropediatrics Unit, Pediatric Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 4 October 2021
- Published by Springer Nature in Acta Neurologica Belgica
- Vol. 122 (5) , 1211-1218
Pediatric cerebral sinus venous thrombosis: clinical characterization of a Portuguese cohort
Introduction Pediatric cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare entity. Risk factors differ from the adults, and treatment is not consensual. With this work, we aimed to characterize a pediatric cohort from two Portuguese tertiary centers. Methods All patients under 18 years old with confirmed CSVT admitted between 2006 and 2019 were retrospectively included. Demographics, clinical presentation, workup, and follow-up were evaluated. Results Fifty-three patients were included, 29 were male (54.7%). Median age was 5 years (IQR 11.08, range 0–17 years old). Headache, seizures and impairment of consciousness were the most frequent manifestations. A risk factor was identified in 90.6% (n = 48), mostly infections (43.8%; n = 21). CNS complications were comprised of hemorrhage, venous infarction, hydrocephalus and edema. Treatment included anticoagulation in 36 patients (67.9%), and there were no recurrences on follow-up. Prognosis was favorable, with most patients presenting no or only slight disability comparing to same age and sex children, on the follow-up. Discussion In this cohort, impairment of consciousness was the most frequent clinical presentation and infections were the most frequent risk factors. The outcome was mainly favorable, with most patients presenting none or mild disability and without recurrences on follow-up. Studies are needed to define the criteria for anticoagulation and its recommended duration in children.
- 4 October 2021
- Published by Springer Nature in Acta Neurologica Belgica
- Vol. 122 (5) , 1211-1218
Pediatric cerebral sinus venous thrombosis: clinical characterization of a Portuguese cohort
Introduction Pediatric cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare entity. Risk factors differ from the adults, and treatment is not consensual. With this work, we aimed to characterize a pediatric cohort from two Portuguese tertiary centers. Methods All patients under 18 years old with confirmed CSVT admitted between 2006 and 2019 were retrospectively included. Demographics, clinical presentation, workup, and follow-up were evaluated. Results Fifty-three patients were included, 29 were male (54.7%). Median age was 5 years (IQR 11.08, range 0–17 years old). Headache, seizures and impairment of consciousness were the most frequent manifestations. A risk factor was identified in 90.6% (n = 48), mostly infections (43.8%; n = 21). CNS complications were comprised of hemorrhage, venous infarction, hydrocephalus and edema. Treatment included anticoagulation in 36 patients (67.9%), and there were no recurrences on follow-up. Prognosis was favorable, with most patients presenting no or only slight disability comparing to same age and sex children, on the follow-up. Discussion In this cohort, impairment of consciousness was the most frequent clinical presentation and infections were the most frequent risk factors. The outcome was mainly favorable, with most patients presenting none or mild disability and without recurrences on follow-up. Studies are needed to define the criteria for anticoagulation and its recommended duration in children.