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[Hemimegalencephaly. Therapy with hemispherectomy]

W Koelfen1, M Freund, H Rohr

  • 1Universitäts-Kinderklinik, Mannheim.

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderheilkunde
|April 1, 1993
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Hemimegalencephaly, a rare brain malformation, often leads to severe seizures. This case report details a hemispherectomy in a 9-month-old girl to manage the condition and preserve neurological function.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Hemimegalencephaly is a congenital brain malformation.
  • It is frequently associated with intractable seizures and severe neurological deficits.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing affected children.

Observation:

  • A case of hemimegalencephaly in a 9-month-old female infant is presented.
  • The infant experienced intractable seizures and severe encephalopathy.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and histological examinations were performed.

Findings:

  • MRI and histological findings confirmed characteristic dysplastic malformations consistent with hemimegalencephaly.
  • A hemispherectomy was performed at 9 months of age.

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  • The surgical intervention aimed to preserve the function of the unaffected hemisphere.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the surgical management of hemimegalencephaly.
    • It underscores the importance of detailed neuroimaging and histopathology in diagnosis.
    • Understanding the long-term outcomes and complications following hemispherectomy is critical for patient care.