Causes and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
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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?

  • Below average IQ
  • Normal IQ (correct)
  • Highly variable IQ
  • Above average IQ
  • 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?

    <p>Smiling in response to faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key physical feature that was noted about the boy in Case 2?

    <p>Arching of the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy?

    <p>Premature birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common association with cerebral palsy?

    <p>Neurofibromatosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does myelination primarily start in infants?

    <p>24 weeks of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurological condition presents with arm weakness greater than leg weakness?

    <p>Duchenne muscular dystrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of APGAR scores in predicting cerebral palsy?

    <p>They can indicate risk factors such as perinatal asphyxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common concern associated with cerebral palsy apart from physical disabilities?

    <p>Intellectual disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause seizures and inappropriate pockets of grey/white matter in the brain?

    <p>Toxoplasma gondii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can lead to intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) in premature infants?

    <p>Periventricular leukomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant risk factor for developing periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)?

    <p>Intense growth and perfusion in periventricular regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has made the biggest difference in helping premature infants survive and respire?

    <p>Steroids and surfactant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do legs typically become obvious in babies showing signs of cerebral palsy?

    <p>7-8 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of damage mainly occurs to white matter in cases where metabolic failure affects active places?

    <p>White matter damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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