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Cerebellar Regional Dissection for Molecular Analysis
Published on: December 5, 2020
Unilateral agenesis of the right cerebellar hemisphere in a child: When one hemisphere is missing, the brain adapts
Hind Qajia1,2, Saleck Choumad1,2, Fadwa El Bakari1,2
1Department of Radiology Mother-Child, Children's Hospital, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Insights
Unilateral cerebellar agenesis, a rare birth defect, can cause developmental delays. This case highlights the importance of neuroimaging in diagnosing and managing such congenital anomalies in children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Developmental Biology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Unilateral agenesis of the cerebellar hemisphere is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It often presents with psychomotor delay or motor difficulties in children.
Abstract:
Unilateral agenesis of the cerebellar hemisphere is a rare congenital anomaly, typically revealed by psychomotor delay or motor difficulties in children. We report the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with psychomotor delay, in whom magnetic resonance imaging revealed agenesis of the right cerebellar hemisphere associated with vermian hypoplasia. This case illustrates the clinical variability of cerebellar malformations and underscores the importance of neuroimaging for accurate diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and the planning of a multidisciplinary management approach.
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