Learn About Hemimegalencephaly

What is the definition of Hemimegalencephaly?
Hemimegalencephaly is a rare malformation involving one side of the brain. It may occur alone or in association with other syndromes such as Proteus syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, linear sebaceous nevus syndrome, neurofibromatosis, Sturge-Weber syndrome, or Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Children with this disorder may have a large, asymmetrical head accompanied by seizures, partial paralysis, and impaired cognitive development. The cause of Hemimegalencephaly is not fully understood, but involves a disturbance of cells early in development and likely involves genes involved in patterning and symmetry.
Save information for later
Sign Up
What are the alternative names for Hemimegalencephaly?
  • Hemimegalencephaly
  • Macrencephaly
  • Unilateral Megalencephaly
Who are the top Hemimegalencephaly Local Doctors?
Elite
Elite
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn more
Elite
What are the latest Hemimegalencephaly Clinical Trials?
Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Hemimegalencephaly?
Tired of the same old research?
Check Latest Advances