The Aicardi syndrome. A case report and review of the literature

Turk J Pediatr. 1993 Oct-Dec;35(4):305-12.

Abstract

A case of Aicardi's syndrome is described. The main features described are infantile spasms, pathognomonic chorioretinal lacunar defects, agenesis of the corpus callosum, psychomotor retardation, female sex, characteristic EEG changes and costovertebral anomalies. This is the second reported case in Turkey.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Agenesis of Corpus Callosum*
  • Choroid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Psychomotor Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sex Factors
  • Spasms, Infantile / diagnosis*
  • Syndrome