Thalamic degeneration- symmetric infantile

Overview

A very rare brain disorder characterized by abnormal brain development, seizures, respiratory distress and movement disorders.

Symptoms

Respiratory distress Ataxia Spasticity Stillbirth Infant death

Causes

Anoxic brain injury Head trauma Spinal cord trauma Stroke Space occupying lesion Glioma Hemangioblastoma Cerebellar abscess Lung cancer Betalipoproteinemia Selective vitamin E deficiency