Colpocephaly

Colpocephaly

Jesse Russell Ronald Cohn

     

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ISBN: 978-5-5149-2341-0

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Colpocephaly is a cephalic disorder that refers to the disproportionate enlargement of the occipital horns of the lateral ventricles and is usually diagnosed early after birth due to seizures. It is a nonspecific finding and is associated with multiple neurological syndromes, including agenesis of the corpus callosum, Chiari malformation, lissencephaly, and microcephaly. Although the exact cause of colpocephaly is not known yet, it is commonly believed to occur as a result of neuronal migration disorders during early brain development, intrauterine disturbances, perinatal injuries, and other central nervous system disorders. Individuals with colpocephaly have various degrees of motor disabilities, visual defects, spasticity, and moderate to severe mental retardation. No specific treatment for colpocephaly exists, however patients may undergo certain treatments to improve their motor function or mental retardation.