Craniotelencephalic dysplasia
Overview
Craniotelencephalic dysplasia (medical condition): A very rare syndrome characterized primarily by premature fusion of various skull bones and abnormal brain development.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Craniotelencephalic dysplasia includes the 10 symptoms listed below: * Agenesis of corpus callosum * Premature fusion of skull bones * Abnormal skull shape * Encephalocele * Prominent forehead * Hydrocephaly * Poor muscle tone * Mental retardation * Seizures * Vision loss
Causes
* Abnormal skull shape * Hydrocephaly * Mental retardation * Poor muscle tone * Premature fusion of skull bones * Prominent forehead * Seizures * Vision loss
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Craniotelencephalic dysplasia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia signs or Craniotelencephalic dysplasia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Craniotelencephalic dysplasia 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 Craniotelencephalic dysplasia symptoms.
Treatment
* Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists): o Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists) o Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist) o Pediatric Neurosurgery (Child Neurosurgeon) o Clinical Neurophysiology o Neurodevelopment Disabilities o Neurosurgery o Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine o Neuroradiology o Vascular Neurology o Neuropathology o Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)