Missing brain structure?

kharmasmama · #1 03-19-2009, 01:08 AM

Kharma just had another set of MRIs to try to diagnose the cause of her BVCP, but no cause was determined. They did, however, incidentally discover that she has no corpus collosum, which is the nerve panel that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. Have any of you ever heard of this? Do you know any of the long term effects? I've never even heard of this, and this on top of the trach is just absolutely overwhelming. She's ten months old, and developmentaly she's right on target, but its still scary

elijah'smom · #2 03-19-2009, 01:53 AM

Elijah has absent corpus collusm but he also has several other brain malformations. So I am of no help just want to offer

. I hope you find some answers.

cbissell · #3 03-19-2009, 04:54 AM

This is called "agenesis of the corpus callosum" and it's fairly common in kids with other abnormalities. (My son has a very thin corpus callosum along with his CP). This may or may not effect intelligence. Some kids function normally; it's another one of those wait-and-see things. Tough, I know

The fact that she is developing normally is a good sign though!

JWorthington · #4 03-19-2009, 05:10 AM

Some people with agenesis of the corpus callosum can be highly intelligent - in fact, there are several savants who have an absent corpus callosum. It may or may not cause delays.

Good luck

Julie

saywhatyouwill · #5 03-19-2009, 05:46 AM

emily is missing her corpus callosum and her septum pellucidum. as others have said, there is an enormus spectrum of effects ranging from severe delays (physically and cognitively) to nothing detectable at all. in your teenage years i think is a point where differences may become apparent in terms of social skills etc. epilepsy is also a possibility.

emily is ahead on her cognitive milestones :-)
we see nothing in her to suggest her CC is missing.

the ACC network is an absolutely fantastic resource and they also run a listserv. if you want to know the full details of ACC i would definitely suggest that you contact them. they have tonnes of written information that they will send out to you.

it is scary

we had an MRI because of emily's HIE at birth as everyone was expecting her to be brain damaged. the MRI showed no damage at all, but the ACC. her doctors were very negative about her prognosis and yet she is doing great!

pls PM me if you want to ask any questions
x

kharmasmama · #6 03-19-2009, 01:47 PM

Thanks, once again. You guys are amazing