Symptoms of Aicardi syndrome

General information about symptoms of Aicardi syndrome: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Aicardi syndrome. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Aicardi syndrome. Furthermore, symptoms of Aicardi syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Aicardi syndrome.

List of symptoms of Aicardi syndrome: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Aicardi syndrome includes:

Agenesis of the corpus callosum - and its varied symptoms
Infantile spasms
Mental retardation
Retina lacunae

Symptoms of Aicardi syndrome: Aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the partial or complete agenesis (absence) of the corpus callosum (the structure that links the 2 hemispheres of the brain), infantile spasms (a form of childhood seizure), mental retardation, and an ocular (eye) abnormality called lacunae (lesions) of the retina of the eye. Aicardi syndrome may be associated with other brain defects such as microcephaly (small brain) or porencephalic cysts (cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities or gaps in the brain). ¹

More symptoms of Aicardi syndrome: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Aicardi syndrome, underlying causes of Aicardi syndrome, associated conditions for Aicardi syndrome, risk factors for Aicardi syndrome, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Aicardi Syndrome Information Page: NINDS

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