Aicardi Syndrome
Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that appears almost always in girls and is characterized by a combination of abnormalities in the brain, the eyes and neurological activity from the first months of life.
Common manifestations: It usually includes early spasms or seizures, partial absence of a structure that connects the two sides of the brain and particularities in the retina.
Common causes: It is related to a genetic alteration linked to the X chromosome that occurs during early development.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician detects the first signs and works together with pediatric neurology for comprehensive follow-up. In the presence of seizures or developmental delays in a baby, it is advisable to seek the evaluation of a professional promptly.
Specialties that treat aicardi syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in aicardi syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is aicardi syndrome?
Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that appears almost always in girls and is characterized by a combination of abnormalities in the brain, the eyes and neurological activity from the first months of life.
Which doctor treats aicardi syndrome?
Aicardi Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.