Neuropediatrics 2012; 43 - WS35_04
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1307195

Peroneal nerve palsy pointing towards a cerebral disorder

B Dietz 1, M Koch 1, M Blankenburg 1, F Aksu 1, R Wunsch 2
  • 1Center for child neurology, developmental neurology and social pediatrics, Kinder-und Jugendklinik, Datteln, Germany
  • 2Department of Radiology, Vestische Kinder und Jugendklinik Datteln, University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany

Aims: The clinical presentation of peroneal nerve palsy is easily distinguished due to its characteristic steppage gate. Nonetheless, making the diagnosis can be more difficult and the clinical course of disease must thus be considered as a diagnostic tool.

Methods: Three patients who initially presented with peroneal nerve palsy as first sign of diasese are presented, and the differential diagnostic patterns and detours leading to the diagnosis of Rassmussenencephalitis are demonstrated.

Central Results: Central nervous reasons should thus be considered in apparent peripheral palsy besides the well-known peripheral and spinal etiologies.

Conclusion: Central nervous reasons should thus be considered in apparent peripheral palsy besides the well-known peripheral and spinal etiologies.

Peroneal nerve palsy