Ataxic-hypotonic cerebral palsy in a cerebral palsy registry: Insights into a distinct subtype
Conclusions
Our results suggest a predominantly genetic or prenatal etiology for ataxic-hypotonic CP and imply that a diagnosis of ataxic-hypotonic CP does not impart a worse prognosis with respect to comorbidities or functional impairment. This study contributes toward a better understanding of ataxic-hypotonic CP as a distinct nosologic entity within the spectrum of CP with its own pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical profile, and prognosis compared with other CP subtypes.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Levy, J. P., Oskoui, M., Ng, P., Andersen, J., Buckley, D., Fehlings, D., Kirton, A., Koclas, L., Pigeon, N., van Rensburg, E., Wood, E., Shevell, M. Tags: Gait disorders/ataxia, All Pediatric, Developmental disorders, Neonatal, All epidemiology Research Source Type: research
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