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Aicardi Syndrome
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Aicardi Syndrome Prognosis (Expectations)
Prognosis varies widely depending upon the affected child's overall health and severity of symptoms. Nearly all have severe learning difficulties, although a few have some language abilities and some can walk independently or with support.
Many remain totally dependent for their care. The known age range of affected children is from birth to 30 years of age.
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• Definition
• Aicardi Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Aicardi Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Aicardi Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
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Review Date : 7/29/2002
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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