Colpocephaly
Overview
Colpocephaly: A rare brain malformation that is present at birth. The cavities present at the back of the brain are larger than normal as the brain tissue has failed to develop normally to fill some of the space. Severity of symptoms are variable depending on the degree of abnormality.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Colpocephaly includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Small head * Mental retardation * Seizures * Muscle spasms * Problems with movement
Causes
* Mental retardation * Muscle spasms * Seizures * Small head * Diarrhea * Fever * Gastrointestinal symptoms
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Colpocephaly" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Colpocephaly that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Colpocephaly" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Colpocephaly. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Colpocephaly. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Colpocephaly has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Colpocephaly signs or Colpocephaly symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Colpocephaly may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Colpocephaly symptoms.
Treatment
* Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists): * Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists) * Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist) * Pediatric Neurosurgery (Child Neurosurgeon) * Clinical Neurophysiology * Neurodevelopment Disabilities * Neurosurgery * Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine * Neuroradiology * Vascular Neurology * Neuropathology * Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)