Treatments for Megalencephaly
Treatments for Megalencephaly
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Megalencephaly
includes the following list.
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or change in treatment plans.
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Discussion of treatments for Megalencephaly:
There is no definitive treatment for megalencephaly.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
(Source: excerpt from
NINDS Megalencephaly Information Page: NINDS)
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Macrocephaly:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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For hydrocephalus, surgical intervention is necessary
–Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
–Ventriculoatrial shunt
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For post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
–Commonly seen in premature infants
–Serial lumbar punctures to delay shunt placement
–Hydrocephalus resolves spontaneously in the majority
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Other causes of syndromic or nonsyndromic
macrocephaly
–Currently there are no curative treatments
–Management involves addressing the neurologic
symptoms
–Anticipatory guidance to the caregivers
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Enlarged Anterior Fontanelle:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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For hypothyroidism, the treatment is thyroid replacement therapy, typically determined by endocrinologist
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Hydrocephalus is treated, if needed, with neurosurgery and ventriculoperitoneal shunting
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Rickets is prevented with adequate vitamin D intake and moderate sun exposure; treated with calcium, calcitriol and/or vitamin D
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Although no specific treatment exists for the multiple genetic disorders, genetic counseling is important for the family regarding the patient's prognosis and future pregnancies
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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