Spastic diplegia infantile type

Overview

Spastic diplegia, infantile type: A rare genetic disorder characterized by the early onset of lower leg spasticity and weakness and mental retardation.

Most children with diplegia have spaticity, and have difficulty with balance and coordination. Delayed muscle growth and spasticity cause their leg muscles to be short, and as a result the joints become stiff and the range of motion can decrease as a child grows. The feet and ankles present more problems than the knees, and the hips may become dislocated.

Symptoms

Mental deficiency

High arched palate

Increased lower leg reflexes

Reduced lower leg muscle tone

Lower leg spasticity

Causes

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Diagnosis

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