Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity – An Under-Recognized Entity in Pediatric Brain Tumors: Case Report and Review of Literature

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

Dysautonomia - Medulloblastoma - paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity - Pediatric brain tumors

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