1. Aicardi Syndrome Foundation Information about the disease, a medical survey, where to get help, publications and a chat room for support. http://www.aicardisyndrome.org/

Welcome What is Aicardi Syndrome? Support and Contacts Information from Parents ... Resources Welcome to the Aicardi Syndrome website. We are glad you have found us! We hope that this site can provide information and comfort to families and friends of children diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome. If you are here because of a newly diagnosed child, please let us know who you are. Visit our support and contacts page to sign up for our newsletter , join our email support group , and contact your regional coordinator . These resources can hopefully answer some of the questions you may have, as well as provide support. Si prefiere leer esta informacion en español, haga click aqui Se a sua primeira língua for o Português – clique aqui Si vous parlez français, cliquez ici Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, bitte hier weiter Se parlate italiano, cliccate qui Als u Nederlands spreekt, klik dan hier What is new on the website? Upcoming Regional Gatherings, 2005 updated August 15, 2005 Meet ... Jennifer Zitnay added August 29, 2005 Riley Spaulding updated August 29, 2005

2. AICARDI SYNDROME: Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children: Inform General information, including associated conditions, plus inheritance patterns. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/a28.html

printer friendly AICARDI SYNDROME home how we can help medical information index of conditions ... how you can help Did you find this page helpful? yes no Aicardi syndrome is a very rare neurological condition due to a congenital abnormality of brain development. The characteristic features consist of under development or absence of the development (agenesis) of a brain structure known as the corpus callosum, a form of epilepsy (infantile spasms) and an abnormality to the structure and appearance of the retina of the eyes. It is an example of one of the syndromic causes of agenesisof the corpus callosum . In Aicardi syndrome, in addition to the structural abnormality of the corpus callosum, other structures within the brain can also be abnormal. This can result in a variety of types of brain cyst and/or abnormal structure within areas of both grey or white matter of the brain. Learning Disability is a constant feature and varies from moderate to the more commonly seen severe picture. The associated epilepsy classically takes the form of 'infantile spasms' or is 'spasm-like.' Other types of epileptic fit may be seen. The epilepsy usually occurs by two months of age, it is often difficult and remains difficult to control. Investigating it with electroencephalogramstudies may reveal a pattern characteristic of these spasms (hypsarrhythmia). This form of epilepsy is sometimes referred to as

3. Aicardi Syndrome provides a summary, list of synonyms, and the major features. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome015.html

Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation (MCA/MR) Syndromes View the Full Record Syndrome Aicardi syndrome Synonyms chorioretinal anomalies-corpus callosum agenesis-infantile spasms syndrome corpus callosum agenesis-chorioretinal abnormality syndrome corpus callosum agenesis-chorioretinopathy-infantile spasms syndrome corpus callosum agenesis-ocular anomalies-salaam seizures syndrome Summary A syndrome of infantile spasms, typical bowing of the head (salaam seizures), chorioretinopathy, retarded mental and motor development, agenesis of the corpus callosum, and costovertebral anomalies. Major Features Head and neck: Skull abnormalities include frontal bossing, occipital flattening, and plagiocephaly. Eyes: Chorioretinal lacunae and, less frequently, unilateral microphthalmia, eyelid twitching, optic nerve coloboma, nystagmus, and retinal detachment. Mouth and oral structures: Occasional cleft lip and palate. Thorax: Absent or abnormal ribs. Extremities: Unilateral hip dysplasia may occur. Spine: Vertebral abnormalities include hemivertebrae and scoliosis. Muscles: Hypotonia.

4. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aicardi Syndrome Definition, symptoms, signs and treatments. Includes support group information plus an illustration. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001664.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Aicardi syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Corpus callosum of the brain Definition Return to top Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by infantile spasms (jerking), absence of the corpus callosum (the connection between the two hemispheres of the brain), mental retardation, and lesions of the retina of the eye or optic nerve. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The cause of Aicardi syndrome is unknown at this time, but is presumed to be a genetic disorder carried on the X-chromosome in some cases and a random, sporadic mutation in others. There are less than 500 cases of Aicardi worldwide. Symptoms Return to top Children are most commonly diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome between the ages of three months and five months, if they meet the following criteria: Female sex (or XXY genotype male) Retinal lacunae lesions of the retina Seizures typically beginning as infantile spasms, a type of epileptic disorder in infants

5. NINDS Forwarding Page Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke with general information, and a list of organisations. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aicardi.htm

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7. Aicardi Syndrome Foundation aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder identified by the French The number of identified cases of children with aicardi syndrome is very difficult http://www.aicardisyndrome.org/index.php?pname=whatis

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10. Aicardi Syndrome Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders aicardi syndrome information sheet compiled by NINDS. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aicardi/aicardi.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Aicardi Syndrome Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Disorders Aicardi Syndrome NINDS Aicardi Syndrome Information Page Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Aicardi Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Aicardi Syndrome? Aicardi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of the structure that links the two hemispheres of the brain, the corpus callosum . The disorder affects only girls. Onset of Aicardi Syndrome generally begins between the ages of 3 and 5 months with infantile spasms, a type of childhood seizure. Symptoms include seizures, mental retardation and lesions on the retina of the eye that are specific to the disorder. Aicardi Syndrome may be associated with other brain defects such as a smaller than average brain and cavities or gaps in the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Is there any treatment?

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12. EMedicine - Aicardi Syndrome : Article By Marc P Difazio, MD aicardi syndrome In 1965, a French neurologist, Dr Jean Dennis Aicardi, described 8 children with infantile spasm-in-flexion, agenesis of the corpus http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic58.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Genetics And Metabolic Disease Aicardi Syndrome Last Updated: April 19, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: callosal agenesis, ocular abnormalities, syndrome of spasm-in-flexion, Aicardi's syndrome, brain malformations, agenesis of the corpus callosum, dysmorphic facies, cleft lip, cleft palate, seizure, epilepsy, infantile spasm, mental retardation, hemivertebrae, fused vertebrae, rib abnormalities, scoliosis, chorioretinal lacunae, pathognomonic lesions, retinal colobomata AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Marc P Difazio, MD , Chief, Child and Adolescent Neurology Clinic, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Section of Child and Adolescent Neurology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center Coauthor(s): Ronald G Davis, MD

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14. Aicardi Syndrome aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the agenesis of the corpus callosum, infantile spasms, mental retardation, and lacunae of the retina. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921381662.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Neurology By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Aicardi Syndrome Aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the partial or complete agenesis (absence) of the corpus callosum (the structure that links the 2 hemispheres of the brain), infantile spasms (a form of childhood seizure), mental retardation, and an ocular (eye) abnormality called lacunae (lesions) of the retina of the eye. Aicardi syndrome may be associated with other brain defects such as microcephaly (small brain) or porencephalic cysts (cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities or gaps in the brain). Onset of Aicardi syndrome generally begins between the ages of 3 and 5 months. The disorder affects only females. Is there any treatment? There is no cure for Aicardi syndrome nor is there a standard course of treatment. Treatment, which is symptomatic, generally involves management of seizures and intervention programs for mental retardation. What is the prognosis?

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