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Neuropediatrics 1984; 15(2): 63-67
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052343
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052343
Familial Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum with Hypothermia and Apneic Spells
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Publication Date:
14 May 2008 (online)
Abstract
Two siblings, a boy and a girl, with agenesis of the corpus callosum, apneic spells, attacks of apnea, cyanosis and spontaneous hypothermia, are reported about. Both children died after a few months of life.
Postmortem examination revealed a severe spongiosis of the white matter in addition to the agenesis of the corpus callosum and septum pellucidum, in both cases.
Key words
Familial agenesis of the corpus callosum - Spontaneous hypothermia - Apneic spells - Spongiosis of the white matter