Beyond the Brain: Neurological Involvement in Pediatric Systemic Diseases
A special issue of Neurology International (ISSN 2035-8377).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: child neurology; neurocutaneous disorders; immune-mediated disease of the central and peripheral nervous system; epilepsy; neurogenetics; movement disorders
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurological complications frequently arise in pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases that affect other organ systems. These manifestations may stem from direct disease involvement, secondary effects of systemic inflammation, metabolic imbalances, immune-mediated responses, or treatment-related complications. Despite their significant impact on prognosis and quality of life, the neurological aspects of systemic pediatric diseases are often underrecognized and insufficiently studied. This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate relationship between systemic diseases and neurological dysfunction in pediatric patients. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case reports that cover a wide range of conditions, including metabolic, autoimmune, infectious, oncological, and cardiovascular disorders with neurological sequelae. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, neuroinflammatory complications, seizure disorders, cerebrovascular events, peripheral neuropathies, cognitive and behavioral impairments, and the effects of systemic therapies on the developing nervous system. By garnering multidisciplinary insights from neurology, pediatrics, genetics, and immunology, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies in this complex field. We encourage the submission of papers that offer novel perspectives on early detection, risk stratification, and innovative treatment approaches to improve neurological outcomes in affected children.
Dr. Andrea Domenico Praticò
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurological complications
- pediatric neuroinflammation
- pediatric patients
- neurological dysfunction
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