Congenital cerebral hemiatrophy: a case study and review of the literature
- Journal of Neurology & Stroke
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Haboubacar Chaibou Sodé,<sup>1,2</sup> Hassan Maman Laouel,<sup>3,4</sup> Maman Sani Ado Zakari,<sup>1,5</sup> Assoumane Issa Ibrahim,<sup>1,6</sup> IBN Halid Nana Rachida,<sup>1</sup> Alzouma Haoua,<sup>1</sup> Habi Nikiema,1 Aminath Kelani<sup>1,6</sup>
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Abstract
Background: Congenital malformations of the central nervous system encompass a set of developmental anomalies. Cerebral hemiatrophy (CHA) is a rare radiological finding. Case presentation: We report the case of a 3-year-old girl admitted for progressive right-sided hemiparesis, associated with psychomotor delay and seizures. Brain CT scan revealed severe right hemispheric atrophy with extensive parieto-temporal schizencephaly. Management consisted of antiepileptic therapy, motor rehabilitation, and regular neurological follow-up. Conclusion: Congenital CHA, often related to late neuronal migration disorders, requires an etiological diagnosis to optimize management and prognosis.
Keywords
cerebral hemiatrophy, schizencephaly, congenital malformations, hemiparesis
