L1 Syndrome

L1 Syndrome: Introduction

L1 Syndrome: L1 Syndrome refers to range of disorders characterized by stiff muscles (spasticity) in the legs, reduced intelligence, excessive fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) and abnormally bent thumbs. The range and severity of symptoms is highly variable. Disorders which varying forms of L1 Syndrome includes MASA syndrome, X-linked Corpus Callosum agenesis and X-linked Mental Retardation Complicated Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia type 1. The condition tends to produce mild if any symptoms in females in nearly all cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of L1 Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of L1 Syndrome

• Reduced muscle tone - early in life followed by spasticity
• Stiff leg muscles
• Mental retardation
• Excessive fluid in the brain
• Thumbs flexed towards palm
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 13 symptoms of L1 Syndrome

L1 Syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to L1 Syndrome:

• Wasting of leg muscles - due to spasticity
• Contractures - due to spasticity
• Headache due to hydrocephalus
• Nausea due to hydrocephalus
• Vomiting due to hydrocephalus
• Irritability due to hydrocephalus
• Delayed speech development (see Speech symptoms)
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with L1 Syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose L1 Syndrome
• Undiagnosed: L1 Syndrome

Treatments for L1 Syndrome

• Close monitoring is required
• Hydrocephalus will often require surgery to place a shunt
• Special learning programs for patients with mental retardation
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for L1 Syndrome

Prognosis for L1 Syndrome

Prognosis for L1 Syndrome: The prognosis can vary considerable depending on the severity of the symptoms. Some cases result in death before birth whereas other cases are relatively mild. Careful monitoring by health specialists can ensure the best prognosis.

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