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P C Ferry

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PubMed1978

Acquired auditory verbal agnosia and seizures in childhood.

The syndome of acquired aphasia with associated seizures in children has been known since the first report in 1957. Since then, 42 cases have been reported. This paper presents a review of these cases and discusses clinical features of three additional children in whom the specific syndrome of auditory verbal agnosia was identified. Presenting features, medical and neurological findings, and results of detailed psychometric and speech and language evaluations are discussed. The syndrome should be suspected in any child who develops loss of previously acquired language, preceded, accompanied, or followed by seizures. Joint diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic planning by neurologists, speech-language pathologists, and teachers are recommended.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Rational management of perinatal hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus of prenatal origin, which may be hereditary, is likely to be discovered more frequently and earlier in gestation with ultrasonic diagnosis. It is suggested that each case be analyzed according to a protocol which includes a full obstetric evaluation, complete genetic pedigree, determination of familial cranial size, and complete neuropathologic study. Destruction of the aqueductal area may deprive the investigator of much of the information needed for the thorough study of the case which is vital to counsel the parents concerning future pregnancies.

Delivery, Obstetric↗