Clinical and Intellectual Characteristics of Children with Cerebral Palsy of Ataxia Type
- VernacularTitle:失调型脑性瘫痪患儿临床及智能结构分析
- Author:
Jun LI
;
Feiyong JIA
;
Zhen WANG
;
Yutang LI
;
Yongku LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, ataxia, clinic, intelligence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(2):184-185
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical and intellectual characteristics of children with cerebral palsy of ataxia type.Methods Twenty-one children with cerebral palsy of ataxia type were evaluated by the illness history,clinical physical examination,brain MRI scan and intellectual assessment.Results Delayed motor milestones and dysfunction of balance were found in these children,and 80.9% of brain MRI scan was abnormal as cerebellar damage,and delayed intellectual ability found in these children was ameliorated as improvement of motor function.Conclusion Cerebral palsy of ataxia type is mainly caused by cerebellar damage manifests as delayed motor function,dysfunction of balance and mental retardation.
