Neurosarcoidosis in children: A systematic review and summary of cases, imaging and management.

Neurosarcoidosis is a rare disorder in children. We identified 30 pediatric NS cases through a systematic review. Twenty-one (70%) had systemic sarcoidosis with 30% having primary neurosarcoidosis. Eyes (37%), lymph nodes (37%) and lungs (30%) were most commonly involved. Isolated neurosarcoidosis were more likely in children (30%) than in adults (6%, p = 0.0005). Seizures and optic neuritis were also more common in children than adults (33% vs 14%, p = 0.002; and 30% versus 6%, p = 0.008, respectively). Evaluation, imaging, laboratory findings, and treatments are discussed. Additional research, including multi-center studies, is needed.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest M.Y., A.G-Y., M.A., M.D., A.T., D.W. have nothing to declare. G.G. receives part time salary support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for acute flaccid myelitis surveillance.
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