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Periventricular leukomalacia

Periventricular leukomalacia

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Periventricular leukomalacia is a medical condition found primarily in premature infants. The condition involves death of brain tissue surrounding the fluid filled ventricles. Infants with periventricular leukomalacia have motor control problems and other developmental delays.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Newborn and infant diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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