Intracranial Calcifications in Young Children

We describe 2 children in whom the presence and pattern of intracranial calcifications led to the diagnosis of uncommon genetic disorders, Adams-Oliver syndrome and Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome. Differentiating genetic conditions from intrauterine infections or other causes of intracranial calcifications enables practitioners to provide accurate counseling regarding prognosis and recurrence risk.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research