Correlation between CT scan Findings of the Head and Motor Disturbances in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the commonest movement disorder in childhood. Clinical spectrum of CP is variable and CT scan of brain is an important mode of diagnosis and prognosis in recourse limited set up. This study was done to categorize the CT scan findings and correlate them with the type of motor disturbances of CP patients. This was a cross sectional study done in 100 children diagnosed as CP carried out in Pediatric Neurology unit, BSMMU from July 2009 to July 2010. The patients were randomly selected and CT scan was done in all the patients. Detailed history and clinical examination was done to find out the baseline characteristics, risk factors and topographic type of CP patients. Among 100 patients 92% had abnormal CT scan finding. Most common abnormality was cerebral atrophy. Maximum number of abnormal CT scan was found in quadriplegic CP (92%). Highest number of children was in 13-24 months (29%) and a slight male predominance was found. Commonest risk factor was perinatal asphyxia (75%). The brain lesions are often associated with a clinical phenotype where specific needs may be anticipated and addressed. This is important for the planning of intervention in the child with CP.