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Which symptom is characteristic of spastic hemiplegia?
Which symptom is characteristic of spastic hemiplegia?
- Proximal muscle weakness more prominent than distal muscle weakness (correct)
- Involvement of the face
- Both arms stronger than legs
- Higher growth rate on the affected side
What is the common intellectual ability seen in many children with spastic hemiplegia?
What is the common intellectual ability seen in many children with spastic hemiplegia?
- Below average IQ
- Normal IQ (correct)
- Highly variable IQ
- Above average IQ
Which mechanism is usually implicated in causing focal epilepsy in children?
Which mechanism is usually implicated in causing focal epilepsy in children?
- Traumatic brain injury
- Genetic mutations
- Endocrine disruptions
- Vascular issues, particularly involving the MCA (correct)
In Case 2 described, what milestone did the boy exhibit at 10 weeks that was delayed?
In Case 2 described, what milestone did the boy exhibit at 10 weeks that was delayed?
What is a key physical feature that was noted about the boy in Case 2?
What is a key physical feature that was noted about the boy in Case 2?
What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy?
What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy?
Which of the following is NOT a common association with cerebral palsy?
Which of the following is NOT a common association with cerebral palsy?
At what age does myelination primarily start in infants?
At what age does myelination primarily start in infants?
Which neurological condition presents with arm weakness greater than leg weakness?
Which neurological condition presents with arm weakness greater than leg weakness?
What is the significance of APGAR scores in predicting cerebral palsy?
What is the significance of APGAR scores in predicting cerebral palsy?
What is a common concern associated with cerebral palsy apart from physical disabilities?
What is a common concern associated with cerebral palsy apart from physical disabilities?
What can cause seizures and inappropriate pockets of grey/white matter in the brain?
What can cause seizures and inappropriate pockets of grey/white matter in the brain?
Which condition can lead to intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) in premature infants?
Which condition can lead to intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) in premature infants?
What is the most significant risk factor for developing periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)?
What is the most significant risk factor for developing periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)?
What has made the biggest difference in helping premature infants survive and respire?
What has made the biggest difference in helping premature infants survive and respire?
At what age do legs typically become obvious in babies showing signs of cerebral palsy?
At what age do legs typically become obvious in babies showing signs of cerebral palsy?
What type of damage mainly occurs to white matter in cases where metabolic failure affects active places?
What type of damage mainly occurs to white matter in cases where metabolic failure affects active places?
