Prognosis for Microcephaly: In general, life expectancy for individuals with microcephaly is low and the prognosis for normal brain function is poor. The prognosis varies depending on the presence of associated abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Microcephaly Information Page: NINDS) ...see also Overview of Microcephaly
Complications of Microcephaly may include:
See also complications of Microcephaly.
The 'prognosis' of Microcephaly usually refers to the likely outcome of Microcephaly. The prognosis of Microcephaly may include the duration of Microcephaly, chances of complications of Microcephaly, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Microcephaly, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Microcephaly. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
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