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Hemimegalencephaly and neurofibromatosis
R Cusmai1, P Curatolo, S Mangano
1Institute of Child Neuropsychiatry, Rome University La Sapienza, Italy.
Neuropediatrics
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Hemimegalencephaly in children with neurofibromatosis may not always lead to severe outcomes. These cases showed favorable prognoses, suggesting that the absence of certain brain abnormalities might indicate a less severe clinical course.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Hemimegalencephaly is typically linked to severe neurological deficits, including intractable seizures and encephalopathy.
- Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that can affect brain development.
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