Disease or Syndrome
porencephaly
porencepha·ly
Subclass of:
Malformations of Cortical Development, Group III;
Microcephaly
Etymology:
Greek poros = hole + enkephalon = brain
Definitions related to porencephaly:
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A rare, genetic or acquired, cerebral malformation characterized by an intracerebral fluid-filled cyst or cavity with or without communication between the ventricle and subarachnoid space. Clinical manifestations depend on location and severity and may include hemiparesis, seizures, intellectual disability, and dystonia.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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Cortical malformations characterized by white matter-lined cleft or cyst associated with ISCHEMIA and hemorrhagic insults. Symptoms include delayed growth and development, HYPOTONIA; SEIZURES; SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIA and MACROCEPHALY; MICROCEPHALY; or HYDROCEPHALUS. Mutations in the genes encoding COLLAGEN TYPE IV are associated with familial types.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Porencephaly is a cavity that may develop prenatally or postnatally in a cerebral hemisphere. Cavities often communicate with a ventricle, but they may also be enclosed (ie, noncommunicating) fluid-filled cysts. Increased intracranial pressure and progressive hydrocephalus can occur with porencephaly, especially with noncommunicating...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Porencephaly is a rare condition that affects the central nervous system. People with porencephaly develop fluid-filled cysts or cavities in the brain either before or shortly after birth. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary significantly based on the size, location, and number of cysts. Common...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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