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13 maj 2019 · Most small vessel disease is sporadic, perhaps related to hypertension or other vascular risk factors, but a small proportion is due to rare genetic variants, of which the commonest is cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy.
This article will aim to provide a simplified and step-wise approach to assessing suspected LD/LE, focussing on the more common diagnoses you may encounter in the UK. Additionally, it will highlight important non-LD/LE differentials, which if considered early, may significantly alter treatment and prognosis.
1 wrz 2021 · Leukodystrophies have an incidence of at least 1 in 4700 live births and significant morbidity and elevated risk of early death. This report includes a discussion of the types of leukodystrophies; their prevalence, clinical presentation, symptoms, and diagnosis; and current and future treatments.
Treatment and outcome of children with acute encephalopathy depend on the cause, prompt treatment of the underlying cause, and use of adequate supportive measures. Many novel causes of acute encephalopathy are emerging where lumbar puncture, ...
30 sty 2024 · The life expectancy of a person with white matter disease depends on many factors, including the specific type, the rate at which it progresses, and the complications it causes. Research has ...
Leukoencephalopathy is a term used to describe a group of diseases that affect the white matter of the brain, resulting from genetic mutations or various medical conditions. It can cause long-lasting neurological effects and complications in patients, including cognitive impairment and motor deficits.
11 lis 2019 · Among 471 patients, this multicenter cohort study found that children with mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy at birth have significantly lower cognitive composite scores than healthy controls as measured with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition at age 2 to 3 years.
