Megalencephaly is a condition in which the person has an abnormally big brain and as a result a big head. The condition usually means that the brain is malfunctioning. Megalencephaly is a rare Genetic Disorder and is usually found in more Males than Females.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Megalencephaly may include:-
Delayed development mentally and physically
Convulsive Disorders
Spinal Dysfunctions
Seizures
Treatment
The Treatment for Megalencephaly depends completely on the Individual,Cause and sometimes other associated Neurological Disorders. Children with Hemimmegalencephaly will have one-half of the brain lenlargened more than the other. Sometimes children who are severely mentally retarded will have to undergo operation , whilst mild seizure activity can be controlled by medication. The Affected person will be mentally and physically trailing normal development by 1-2 years.
Megalencephaly is a condition in which the person has an abnormally big brain and as a result a big head. The condition usually means that the brain is malfunctioning. Megalencephaly is a rare Genetic Disorder and is usually found in more Males than Females.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Megalencephaly may include:-
Treatment
The Treatment for Megalencephaly depends completely on the Individual,Cause and sometimes other associated Neurological Disorders. Children with Hemimmegalencephaly will have one-half of the brain lenlargened more than the other. Sometimes children who are severely mentally retarded will have to undergo operation , whilst mild seizure activity can be controlled by medication. The Affected person will be mentally and physically trailing normal development by 1-2 years.