Stroke in a 5-Year-Old Child picked up in an urgent care setting

Rajinder Tripathy; Tom Jose; Thomas Mathew; Ayotunde Oguntade; Fritz Langara; Faisal S. Raja

doi:10.52964/cfrm.0049

July 1, 2025

Stroke in a 5-Year-Old Child picked up in an urgent care setting

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Early diagnosis of stroke can reduce potential disability and complications in children, particularly if recognized in urgent care settings.
The case highlights the need for increased awareness of subtle stroke signs in pediatric patients, as they are often mistaken for musculoskeletal issues.
Affected children may exhibit symptoms like abnormal posture and tremors, indicating the necessity for prompt medical evaluation.
Pediatric strokes, although rare, require urgent attention to ensure appropriate treatment and limit long-term effects.

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Case report reveals a pediatric stroke in a child showing gait disturbances, suggesting early diagnosis is critical.

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Pediatric strokes are rare but can present with subtle signs, such as abnormal posture, tremors, and gait disturbances, often mistaken for benign musculoskeletal issues. In this study we present a 5-year-old child with an established stroke to increase its awareness as early diagnosis and treatment can limit disability and complications.

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