Paediatric Neurology Outpatient services were started at ICH & HC in 1978 by Prof. G. Kumaresan.
Paediatric Neurology ward with 10 beds was created in 1981 by Prof. D. Kamala — the first Professor of Paediatric Neurology.
Two posts of Assistant Professors in Paediatric Neurology were created in 1983 and 1987.
Electrophysiology laboratory was equipped with Digital Electroencephalography (EEG) and Electroneuromyography (ENMG) in 1998.
Additional 10 beds were allotted to Paediatric Neurology ward making it a full unit in 2008.
Paediatric Neurology OPD started functioning in the new JICA OP block since 2017.
DM Paediatric Neurology course with 2 seats per year started in 2022.
Faculty & Residents
DR. E. NEERAJ M.D (PAED), DM (NEURO)
Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology
7 Years of experience in Pediatric Neurology, Contributed chapters and articles in books and journals, 20 publications in Indexed journals
DR. JERED LIVINGSTON M.D, DM (NEURO)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
4 Years of experience in Pediatric Neurology, Contributed chapters and articles in books and journals, 9 publications in Indexed journals
DR. C. LEEMA PAULINE M.D (PAED) , DM (NEURO)
Professor of Pediatric Neurology
25 Years of experience in Pediatric Neurology, Contributed chapters and articles in books and journals, 34 publications in Indexed journals
DR. D. KAVITHA M.D (PEDS), DCH
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology
3 Years of experience in Pediatric Neurology, 2 publications in Indexed journals
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Facility & Clinical Care
Paediatric Neurology OP services available everyday from Monday to Friday between 8.00 am to 10.30 am.
Electrophysiology laboratory services – Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), and Nerve conduction studies (NCS),
Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS), Evoked potentials (EP) available in the department.
Neuroimaging services – in house MRI scan, CT scan, Doppler study are available at radiology department.
Complete metabolic work including Tandem Mass Spectroscopy available in biochemistry.
Twenty bedded Paediatric Neurology ward manned by qualified faculty.
Specialty clinics such as Headache clinic, Neuro-Immunology clinic, Stroke clinic, Neuromuscular clinic, Movement Disorder clinic and Neurometabolic clinic are being conducted from Monday to Friday respectively.
All childhood neurological disorders are evaluated and managed appropriately.
Training in Paediatric Neurology is given for the postgraduates in Paediatrics, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy.
Awareness programmes are conducted in the department for National Epilepsy day in November month annually including public awareness demonstration; activities are conducted for children followed by prize distribution.
Electrophysiology Lab
Academic Forum
Seminar / Symposium
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Date
Seminar / Symposium with Title
University / TNMSC Credits / Both if present
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2.2.23
Approach to acute visual loss
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9.3.23
Seizure semiology and localisation
3
23.3.23
Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes
4
21.4.23
Recent advances in pyogenic meningitis
5
26.5.23
Recent advances in tuberculous meningitis
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22.9.23
Approach to foot drop
7
24.11.23
Neurological complications of hematological malignancy
8
25.1.24
CSF circulation & management of raised intracranial pressure
9
16.2.24
Approach to coma
10
24.5.24
Anti seizure medications
11
21.6.24
Approach to Global developmental delay
12
20.9.24
Acute encephalitis syndrome
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17.10.24
Approach to ataxia
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21.11.24
Approach to gaze palsy
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19.12.24
Approach to neuropathy
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29.1.25
Approach to gait disorders
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20.3.25
Approach to myopathy
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24.4.25
Approach to floppy child
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26.6.25
Approach to leukodystrophy
Renew , Rejoice - CME on renal
transplantation
CME / Conference
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Date
CME / Conference – Title
University / TNMSC Credits / Both if present
State or National Level
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10.11.21
CME on Childhood Epilepsy & Management
Neuroimaging in Epilepsy – Dr. Asif Julin
Epileptic Syndromes – Dr. Leema
Institute
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15.11.22
Management of Pediatric Epilepsy
Seizure Mimics – Dr. Neeraj
Seizure Semiology – Dr. Jered Livingston
Management – Dr. Leema Pauline
Institute
3
16.11.23
Update in Pediatric Epilepsy Management
Medical Management – Dr. Leema Pauline
Surgical Management – Dr. Ranjith Kumar
Institute
4
25.7.24
Clinical Approach and Management of a Child with Coma
Approach to a Child – Dr. Sonia
ICP Monitoring & Management – Dr. Shruthi
Coma: Differential Diagnosis – Dr. Shadique
Multimodal Monitoring in Raised ICP – Dr. Mohinish
Institute
5
19.2.25
Recent Trends in Guillain Barre Syndrome
Epidemiology & Pathogenesis – Dr. Shruthi
Clinical Types and Variants – Dr. Sonia
Investigations & Electrophysiology – Dr. Mohinish
Management and Prognosis – Dr. Shadique
Institute
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3.07.25
Current Trends in Status Epilepticus
Break the Status Barrier – Dr. Shruthi
Refractory & Super Refractory Status – Dr. Sonia Rosalind
A New Hire to Put Out FIRE – Dr. Mohinish
Newer Treatment Modalities – Dr. Shadique
Institute
Renew , Rejoice - CME on renal
transplantation
Workshop / Training Programme Attended
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Date
Workshop / Training with Title
University / TNMSC Credits / Both if present
State or National level
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26.5.23 to 28.5.23
Current status and recent advances in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy globally
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline attended
Dr. E. Neeraj attended
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National
2
19.8.23 to 20.8.23
EEG workshop – NESSAN – Dr. Mohnish
National
3
22.9.23
Workshop on Neurometabolic disorders
Dr. Leema Pauline – faculty talk on metabolic epilepsy
National
4
25.11.23 to 26.11.23
Clinical Neurology for Postgraduates, Pune — Dr. Muhammed Shadique
National
5
7.2.24
AOCN 2024 Vellore workshop
Sleep neurology – Dr. C. Leema Pauline attended
Electrophysiology – Dr. Mohnish, Dr. Shadique attended
National
6
6.7.24 to 7.7.24
1st TAN Postgraduate Exam Prep Course
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline
Case discussion on Ataxia
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
Dr. Mohnish
Dr. Sonia Rosalind
Dr. Shree Shruthi
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20.7.24 to 21.7.24
EEG workshop – NESSAN
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline
Dr. Mohnish
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
Dr. Sonia Rosalind
Dr. Shree Shruthi
8
19.9.24
Hands-on workshop on DBS – Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Mohnish
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
Dr. Sonia Rosalind
Dr. Shree Shruthi
9
10.5.25 to 11.5.25
Video EEG workshop (Hands-on) conducted in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education
Dr. Leema Pauline
Dr. Mohnish – secured 2nd place in Video EEG reporting competition
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
10
25.5.25
Pediatric Epilepsy Training: Course 1
At Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education
Dr. Mohnish
Dr. Muhammed Shadique
Dr. Sonia Rosalind
11
16.6.25 to 18.6.25
BLS, ACLS Workshop
Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice Workshop
Dr. Mohnish attended
Renew , Rejoice - CME on renal transplantation
Quiz /competitions
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Date
Quiz / Competitions with Title
University / TNMSC Credits / both if present
Prizes awarded to
a. Inter or Intra – Collegiate Level
b. State or National level
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28.2.23
Prof. G Kumaresan Prize Examination for Paediatric Postgraduates
Dr. Sundar Natesh
Dr. Manickam
Dr. Ramakrishnan
Intercollegiate level
Renew , Rejoice - CME on renal transplantation
Others: CME ATTENDED
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CME / Conference with Title
University / TNMSC Credits
State or National level
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30.9.21
National CME in Paediatric Neurology,
Balaji Medical College Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline delivered a lecture on Approach to Inborn Errors of Metabolism
National
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25.11.21
CME on Epilepsy
Dr. Jered Livingston – Seizure Semiology
Dr. Neeraj – Seizure Mimics & Neuroimaging
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline – Management of Childhood Epilepsy
3
28.11.21
MARINA Pedicon-2021
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline – Seizure Mimics in Children
State
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3.12.21, 4.12.21
11th Annual International
Conference of Clinical Neurology SHINE 2021
30
National
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3.11.22 to 6.11.22
AOCN-IANCON 2022
Asian Oceanian Association of Neurologists and Indian Academy of Neurology New Delhi
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline Delivered a lecture on– Metabolic Epilepsies in Children
21 7.5
National
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20.1.23 to 22.1.23
Epilepsy Winter School
Dr. Leema Pauline-HOD&Professor
Dr. Neeraj.E- Associate professor
Dr. Mohinish– Senior Resident
Dr. Muhammed Shadique– Senior Resident
National
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7.6.23
National Paediatric Stroke Conference -
Mumbai 2023
Dr. Mohinish – Thalamic Stroke Case Presentation
National
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18.6.23
15th National IAP-IJPP CME
2023
Prof. Dr. C. Leema Pauline delivered a talk on -Approach to a child with limp
National
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14.9.23 to 17.9.23
Indian Academy of Neurology – IANCON
2023 Madurai
Prof.Dr.C.Leema Pauline
Delivered a lecture on
“ Acute encephalitis syndrome mimics”
Poster presentation –
Intracerebral hemorrhage as initial presentation of familial HLH
Dr.E.Neeraj – Associate professor attended
Dr.Mohinish
Platform presentation-
Clinical profile, and management of paediatric autoimmune encephalitis
Poster presentation-
1.Handy hints in autoimmune encephalitis
2.An iconic variant of an ionic disease
Dr.MuhammedShadique
Poster presentation
1.Horizontal gaze palsy with progressive scoliosis
2. Clinical profile and follow up of paediatric central demyelinating disorder
National
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23.9.23 to 24.9.23
IAP Growth, Development and Behavioral
Paediatrics GDBPCON 2023
Prof. Dr. Leema Pauline delivered a talk on Dr. Leema Pauline – Approach to Developmental
Delay
No Awards information available for this department.
Success Stories
Success story 1:
Six year old male child admitted during the covid pandemic with new onset seizures following two days of fever,
altered behavior, insomnia, involuntary movements involving limbs,
perioral region – with normal MRI brain, normal CSF analysis, diffuse slowing in EEG, - diagnosed as Autoimmune
encephalitis, diagnosis of NMDAR encephalitis confirmed by CSF autoimmune panel, successfully managed with
immunotherapy. Child recovered without any sequelae.
Success story 2:
10 year old presented with acute onset of quadriparesis with bilateral papillodema – diagnosed as idiopathic
intracranial hypertension. Managed successfully with lumbar puncture and antiodema measures. Child started
walking independently two months later .
Success story 3:
Successful management of acute necrotising encephalopathy of childhood (ANEC) with immunotherapy in a child
with an acute onset of fever, seizures and altered sensorium. Child recovered without any focal deficit.
Success story 4:
Management of acute flaccid quadriplegia with hyperammonemia, correction given, quadriplegia improved.
Evaluation revealed the child to be having urea cycle disorder.
Success story 5:
4 years old presented with acute flaccid weakness of all 4 limbs. Initially worked up as a case of GBS. Serial
serum potassium values were found to be low persistently despite potassium correction. Child also had
hypertension. Endocrine opinion showed normal cortisol, low rennin and high aldosterone.
Ct abdomen with contrast normal. So primate hyperaldosteronisum was diagnosed. As part of treatment protocol,
adrenalectomy done. Presently on follow up with no further episodes of flaccid weakness noted.
Success story 6:
2 years old girl presented with acute ataxia with areflexia. Initially diagnosed as Incomplete Miller Fisher
syndrome and started on immunotherapy. USG abdomen revealed neuroblastoma. Later child developed opsoclonus.
Upfront immunotherapy was started as concurrent iv immunoglobulin and methyl prednisolone.
Tumour was successfully removed by pediatric surgery department. N-myc amplification was positive, so tumour
strafied as high grade. Received 4 cycles of cyclophosphamide and monthly doses of iv immunoglobulin for 1 year.
Child recovered completely.
Success story 7:
8 years old girl admitted with COVID, managed for MIS-C. Had to be ventilated twice and developed recurrent lung
collapse in post covid period.
RNS revealed decremental response. Serum acetylcholine receptor antibody titre was high. Diagnosed as covid
trigerred autoimmnune myasthenia gravis.
Managed with ach esterase inhibitors, steroids and immunosupressants and underwent thymectomy.
She developed multiple episodes of myasthenic crisis despite multimodal treatment. Rituximab was tried. There
were no further episodes of crisis and she is currently
maintained on acetylcholine esterase inhibitor and low dose immunosuprasants.
Others
No Others information available for this department.
Guests Lectures
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