GoldBamboo.com - Knowledge is strong medicine
  

Schizencephaly Information Page - Article


  Not Signed In - Sign In / Register




General Topics A-Z

Head and Brain Malformations

Brain Malformations

Article: Schizencephaly Information Page

What is Schizencephaly?


Schizencephaly is an extremely rare developmental disorder characterized by abnormal slits, or clefts, in the brain's cerebral hemispheres. Schizencephaly is a form of porencephaly in which there is a cyst or cavity in the cerebral hemispheres. Individuals with clefts in both hemispheres (bilateral clefts) are commonly developmentally delayed and have delayed speech and language skills and corticospinal dysfunction. Individuals with smaller, unilateral clefts (clefts in only one hemisphere) are often paralyzed on one side of the body and may have normal intelligence. Patients with schizencephaly may also have varying degrees of microcephaly (abnormally small head), mental retardation, hemiparesis or quadriparesis (partial or complete paralysis), and reduced muscle tone (hypotonicity). Most patients have seizures. Some may have hydrocephalus.

Is there any treatment?

Treatment for individuals with schizencephaly generally consists of physical therapy, treatment for seizures, and, in cases that are complicated by hydrocephalus, a shunt (a surgically implanted tube that diverts fluid from one pathway to another).

What is the prognosis?

The prognosis for individuals with schizencephaly varies depending on the size of the clefts and the degree of neurological deficit.

What research is being done?

The NINDS conducts and supports a wide range of studies that explore the complex mechanisms of normal brain development. The knowledge gained from these fundamental studies provides the foundation for understanding how this process can go awry and, thus, offers hope for new means to treat and prevent developmental brain disorders, including schizencephaly.

Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.

Organizations

The Arc of the United States
1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD   20910
Info@thearc.org
http://www.thearc.org
Tel: 301-565-3842
Fax: 301-565-3843 or -5342

 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY   10605
askus@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
Tel: 914-428-7100 888-MODIMES (663-4637)
Fax: 914-428-8203
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC   20013-1492
nichcy@aed.org
http://www.nichcy.org
Tel: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441

 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institutes of Health, DHHS
31 Center Drive, Rm. 2A32 MSC 2425
Bethesda, MD   20892-2425
http://www.nichd.nih.gov
Tel: 301-496-5133
Fax: 301-496-7101


Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Cache Date: December 15, 2004


Take control over your directory listings...INSTANTLY

Every day, thousands of users find businesses like yours in the GoldBamboo directory.

Limited Time Offer!!!

For only $50 a year, a savings of 50% off our standard rate:

  • Edit your listing (whenever you want!)
  • Link to your website
  • Choose which categories you are listed in
  • Describe your services

The process will take only a few minutes and consists of 3 easy steps:

1. Register     >     2. Edit Listings     >     3. Publish

Your Company
your street
yourtown, YS 12345
888-888-8888



No Thanks

Popular Treatments

Acne Treatment ADHD Treatment Allergy Treatment Alzheimer's Treatment
Anemia Treatment Arthritis Treatment Asthma Treatment Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Bird Flu Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Bladder Control Treatment Blood Pressure Treatment
Brain Tumor Treatment Breast Cancer Treatment Bronchitis Treatment Cancer Treatment
Cancer Alternative Treatment Cataract Treatment Cirrhosis Treatment Colitis Treatment
Colon Cancer Treatment Common Cold Treatment Conjunctivitis Treatment Constipation Treatment
Crohn's Disease Treatment Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Depression Treatment Dermatitis Treatment
Diabetes Treatment Edema Treatment Epilepsy Treatment Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Fibromyalgia Treatment GERD Treatment Glaucoma Treatment Gout Treatment
Hay Fever Treatment Headache Treatment Heart Disease Treatment Hepatitis Treatment
High Blood Pressure Treatment High Cholesterol Treatment Hives Treatment Hypertension Treatment
Hypoglycemia Treatment IBS Treatment Impotence Treatment Indigestion Treatment
Infertility Treatment Influenza Treatment Insomnia Treatment Lactose Intolerance Treatment
Leukemia Treatment Lung Cancer Treatment Lyme Disease Treatment Macular Degeneration Treatment
Menopause Treatment Migraine Treatment Osteoarthritis Treatment Osteoporosis Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment PMS Treatment Pneumonia Treatment Prostate Diseases Treatment
Restless Leg Treatment Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Sepsis Treatment Sinusitis Treatment
Skin Cancer Treatment Sleep Apnea Treatment Snoring Treatment Stroke Treatment
Testicular Cancer Treatment
GoldBambooTM

Your Integrative Health and Wellness Resource for Head and Brain Malformations.

October 10, 2008


Page Updated: September 6, 2005
Disclaimer: All material displayed on the GoldBamboo.com website is provided for educational purposes only. Consult a physician regarding the applicability of any information found on GoldBamboo.com to your symptoms or medical condition.

Massachusetts Law | Home | About Us | Link To Us | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Google Co-op | Health Forums

Copyright © 2004-2008 - Gold Bamboo LLC
All rights reserved.

HONcode accreditation seal.

We comply with the HONcode standard for health trust worthy information:
verify here.