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Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by infantile spasms (jerking), absence of the corpus callosum (the connection between the two hemispheres of the brain), mental retardation, and lesions of the r...
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually start when the child is between ages 3 and 5 months. The condition causes infantile spasms (jerking)...
Causes
The cause of Aicardi Syndrome is unknown at this time. Some think that, in some cases, is a result of a gene defect o...
Tests
Children are diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome if they meet the following criteria: Female sex (or XXY genotype male; R...
Treatments
There is no standard treatment for Aicardi Syndrome. Treatment involves managing seizures and any other health concer...
Alternative Therapies
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation - www.aicardisyndrome.org National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) - www.raredisea...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if a child has symptoms of Aicardi Syndrome. Seek emergency care if an infant is havin...
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