Internal MedicineNeurology
Leukomalacia
Leukomalacia
Disease overview
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a common secondary brain injury in premature infants. It frequently occurs in premature infants between 23 and 32 weeks of gestation, primarily manifesting as mot...
Detailed description
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a common secondary brain injury in premature infants. It frequently occurs in premature infants between 23 and 32 weeks of gestation, primarily manifesting as motor impairments (mainly spastic diplegia and quadriplegia), intellectual disability, seizures, and ocular abnormalities such as strabismus, nystagmus, and decreased vision.
Disease information
Disease name
Leukomalacia
English name
Leukomalacia
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
Related departments
Neurology
Pediatric Neurology
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