What is Schizencephaly?

Schizencephaly is a very rare congenital brain abnormality in which the brain is interrupted by one or more clefts that are full of cerebrospinal fluid. In one -sided schizncephaly, the patient has a cleft in one of the hemispheres of the brain, while the bilateral form of this condition includes both hemispheres. Patients with this condition experience a number of neurological problems depending on the size and placement of clefts.

There are several possible causes of Schizencephala. Environmental exposure to certain substances during the critical phase of brain development can cause this condition, as well as some infections in the mother. Schizencephaly sometimes occurs randomly due to abnormalities in fetal development. In all cases, clefts are lined with gray matter, which is an indicator that it is formed very early. Clefts can be closed or open in nature depending on an individual patient, in which case the condition is classified as an open or closed schizomephaly.

cases of schizncephalies can sometimes be diagnosed during prenatal ultrasound. In other cases, this condition may occur after delivery and childbirth, because the patient does not achieve developmental milestones or experiences problems such as paralysis, muscle weakness and seizures. The seizures are very common in schizenncephalic patients, and some also develop hydrocephalus in which the brain of the accumulation of fluid, which may be dangerous to the patient. These problems will persist throughout their lives and differ in severity; Some patients can live relatively normal lives with unilateral forms of this condition, while people with bilateral schizenenphaly tend to encounter more serious problems.

It is not possible to cure schizenensephaly, but the techniques can be used to control the condition and maintain the patient more comfortable. Physical therapy can be used for helppacient helps the muscle strength, while medicines can handle seizures and personalized education canTo help the child to deal with the developmental delay. If hydrocephalus develops, a short circuit can be surgically installed to release excess fluid.

To have a child with schizenhencea does not mean that future children will have this condition because it is not inherited. In their children, mothers may reduce the risk of schizenenheency by being careful not to avoid exposure and infections of the environment during pregnancy, especially in the early stages, when the brain develops very quickly. In the end, however, congenital congenital defects may occur even if pregnant women are very careful about their pregnancy; Transforming a fertilized zygot into a whole human child is a complex process with a number of steps and sometimes the step simply goes wrong.