The genetic etiology in cerebral palsy mimics: The results from a Greek tertiary care center.

CONCLUSIONS: CP mimics show a number of features that differ from classic CP and can be used as diagnostic clues, including presence of mixed motor features, minor dysmorphic features, oculogyric movements, multiple features of autonomic dysfunction, and acquired microcephaly. A more stringent use of the concept of CP focused on acquired lesions during the perinatal and infancy periods, and excluding disorders that could be of genetic origin, could contribute to a purer use of the term. Identification of a specific genetic cause for CP mimics may in certain cases lead to etiologic treatment.
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Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - February 14, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Zouvelou V, Yubero D, Apostolakopoulou L, Kokkinou E, Bilanakis M, Dalivigka Z, Nikas I, Kollia E, Perez-Dueñas B, Macaya A, Marcé-Grau A, Voutetakis A, Anagnostopoulou K, Kekou K, Sofocleus C, Veltra D, Kokkinis X, Fryssira H, Torres RJ, Amstrong J, Sa Tags: Eur J Paediatr Neurol Source Type: research