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Complete corpus callosum agenesis: can it be mild?


ABSTRACT: Corpus callosum agenesis is a relatively common brain malformation. It can be isolated or included in a complex alteration of brain (or sometimes even whole body) morphology. Etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms have been better understood in recent years due to the availability of more adequate animal models and the relevant progresses in developmental neurosciences. We present the case of a girl with a complete agenesis of the corpus callosum discovered at birth. She had mild learning difficulties, but reached satisfactory levels of autonomy after an individually tailored rehabilitative treatment. Her story is discussed in light of recent findings, which emphasize the possibility to exploit brain plasticity and the utility of an individually tailored approach, defined on the basis of a dialogue with the family and the patient.

SUBMITTER: Chiappedi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3437615 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Complete corpus callosum agenesis: can it be mild?

Chiappedi Matteo M   Fresca Anna A   Baschenis Ilaria Maria Carlotta IM  

Case reports in pediatrics 20120829


Corpus callosum agenesis is a relatively common brain malformation. It can be isolated or included in a complex alteration of brain (or sometimes even whole body) morphology. Etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms have been better understood in recent years due to the availability of more adequate animal models and the relevant progresses in developmental neurosciences. We present the case of a girl with a complete agenesis of the corpus callosum discovered at birth. She had mild learning difficul  ...[more]

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