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child neurology
by Kim-Devane, Jan 02, 1998 12:00AM
Re: child neurology
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Posted by CCF Neuro MD *!* on January 03, 1998 at 15:01:17:
In Reply to: child neurology posted by Kim Devane on January 02, 1998 at 23:58:12:
: My daughter had a MRI that showed a thickening of the cortical gray matter in the frontal parietal regions. She was also diagnosed as having central hypotonia. She is currently enrolled in a special education class, where she also receives speech therapy and occupational therapy. I was wondering if there are certain foods that would be more beneficial to her condition or vitamins or herbs. I am also looking for more information on this particular condition.
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The condition you are describing (although i do not have the benefit
of a detailed report )sounds like cortical dysplasia. This is a
developmental abnormality of the outer layer or gray matter of the brain,
in which the nerve cells are not arranged in the usual anatomical layers,
this may lead to thickening of the layer which is visible on MRI.
This condition may be associated with abnormal control of the muscle leading to
poor tone (hypotonia) or excess tone (spasticity ).
There is also an association with learning problems and sometimes with seizures.
There is no evidence that a special diet, vitamin supplementation are herbs
have any role in the treatment of this condition.
The reason for this is that the condition is now established and was not
due to a dietary or vitamin deficiency in the first place.
