Abstract
Two children 9 and 13 years of age with histories of aqueductal stenosis developed akinetic mutism after multiple shunt revisions. The girl had spontaneous relief of her akinetic mutism 1 month later, after parenteral antibiotics and multiple shunt revisions. The akinetic mutism of the boy was resistant to antiparkinsonian therapy before megadosage of bromocriptine (120 mg/day). Both children had a prominent cavum septum pellucidum (CSP), which has rarely been involved in the pathogenesis of akinetic mutism. Because of the rapid shrinkage of the girl's CSP after shunt revision, but not that of the boy even after stereotactic fenestration of the wall of his CSP, their eventual outcomes were different. Wide CSP (WCSP) may play an important role in the occurrence of akinetic mutism in hydrocephalic patients.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
