INFORMATION ON CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

Cerebellar hypoplasia is a genetic disorder characterized by the incomplete or underdevelopment of the cerebellum.Cerebellar hypoplasia may be caused by thyroid abnormalities, environmental influences such as drugs and chemicals or viral infections or stroke. Cerebellar hypoplasia may be associated with other disorders including Dandy Walker syndrome, Werdnig-Hoffman syndrome and Walker-Warburg syndrome. Cerebellar hypoplasia is also found in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not completely mature at birth.

SYNONYMS OF CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

Synonyms of Cerebellar Hypoplasia are:

1. Cerebellar Agenesis.
2. Cerebellar Aplasia.
3. Cerebellar Hemiagenesis.
4. Gillespie Syndrome.
5. Porencephaly.

CAUSES OF CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

Causes of Cerebellar Hypoplasia are unknown but it is believe that the condition is usually the result of a structural defect that occurs during fetal development. Other possible causes include exposure to harmful substances, lack of proper vitamins or nutrients in the mother’s diet during fetal development, injury, infection, or aging. Cerebellar hypoplasia may also be caused by thyroid abnormalities, environmental influences such as drugs and chemicals or viral infections, or stroke.

SYMPTOMS OF CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

Some of main symptoms are:

1. Hyptonia.
2. Ataxia.
3. Seizures.
4. Headache.
5. Vrtigo.
6. Imbalance.
7. Hearing impairment.
8. Mental retardation.
9. Involuntary eye movements.

DIGNOSIS OF CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

Test under diagnosis are:

1. X-Rays.
2. Blood Test.
3. Electroencephalogram.
4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
5. Computerized tomography scan.

TREATMENT OF CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA

There is no standard course of treatment for cerebellar hypoplasia. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Some of the mediations are taken as by specified by doctor.