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Pachygyria is a rare malformation of the brain characterized by abnormally thick convolutions in the cerebral cortex. This condition can lead to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and seizures. Treatment may involve managing symptoms and addressing any underlying causes.
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Can 5 year old child with pachygyria a slow learner can go to a normal school?
Yes. Our 6 year old is doing good. Not great, but is learning to read, add, subtract and write (writing is the hardest part). The brain is an amazing thing.
My sister's girl is 3 yr old diagnosed as pachygyria what is the prognosis?
The info in the link below may give you the info you're looking forThe prognosis varies depending on the underlying cause, the degree of brain abnormality and subsequent neurological losses. It depends on how strong she is and what stage of form she has. So just value the time you have with her and kepp her happy as you can.
Why do you get pachygyria?
It all begins in very early pregnancy. The embryo's brain forms during the first month of pregnancy, all the nerve cells are located in the center surrounding a fluid-filled cavity called the central canal. During the second month, support cells begin to send branches up to the surface of the brain. During the third and fourth months, the nerve cells climb up these branches to reach the surface. Each wave of nerve cells climbs above the preceding waves so that the last wave of cells is closest to the surface. Normally, a large majority of all nerve cells are located at or just under the surface in an area called the cortex. In pachygyria, many of the nerve cells do not reach the surface. They are stuck in an abnormal position, and so cannot make their usual connections with other nerve cells. Causes include untreated viral infections of the uterus or the fetus during the first trimester, or insufficient blood supply to the fetal brain early in pregnancy, drug or medication abuse in the 3-4 month of pregnancy or genetic mutations.
Can a person with pachygyria lead a normal life?
My five year old has started Kindergarten. He has had some speech delays and has had OT (occupational therapy) for his fine motor skill issues. He writes his name beautifully and is an intelligent little guy. He started having seizures this summer; complex partial seizures. So far on the seizure meds, he is doing well (it's only been 2 months). I would love to know what to expect for his future, but our neurologist explained that it is just too dependent on how HIS brain adapts. We thank God that he doesn't have any other significant birth defects. The info in the link below may give you the info you're looking for.
What are the symptoms of a person who is affected by Miller-Dieker syndrome?
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Miller-Dieker syndrome includes the 37 symptoms listed below: * Failure to thrive * Feeding problems * Limited developmental skills * Incomplete brain development * Smooth brain surface * Pachygyria * Heterotopias * Failure of opercula to develop * Absent corpus callosum * Hypoplastic corpus callosum * Large cavum septi pellucidi * Severe mental deficiency * Reduced muscle tone * Opisthotonos * Spasticity * Failure to thrive * Seizures * Hypsarrhythmia * Small head * Bitemporal narrowing * High forehead * Central forehead ridging * Central forehead furrowing * Small nose * Anteverted nostrils * Up-slant to palpebral fissures * Protuberant upper lip * Small lower jaw * Low-set auricles * Posteriorly angulated auricles * Wide secondary alveolar ridge * Late eruption of primary teeth * Undescended testes * Pilonidal sinus * Fifth finger clinodactyly * Transverse palmar crease * Polyhydramnios Note that Miller-Dieker syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Miller-Dieker syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
