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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) involves a brief but intense attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord that damages the brain's myelin.

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Arachnoid Cysts

Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with spinal fluid that grow in between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane that covers them.

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Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency (AADC Deficiency)

Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the nervous system and can cause a variety of neurological symptoms.

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Arteriovenous Malformations

An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of arteries and veins in the brain that disrupt the normal flow of blood.

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Brain Aneurysms

A brain aneurysm is a weak point in a blood vessel within the brain.

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CDKL5 Disorder

CDKL5 disorder is a rare neurodevelopmental condition that is characterized by early onset epilepsy, low muscle tone, and developmental challenges.

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Crouzon Syndrome

Crouzon syndrome is a complex genetic birth disorder that may affect a child’s face, skull, and teeth.

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Cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the herpes virus group of infections.

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Electroencephalograms

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a neurophysiologic technique primarily used in the evaluation of epilepsy.

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Ependymoma

An ependymoma is a tumor that arises from cells that are found lining the ventricular system (areas of the brain or spinal cord where spinal fluid is found).

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a complex condition that makes a child susceptible to seizures.

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Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that can cause a range of learning and developmental problems.

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Infantile Spasms

Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.

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Ketogenic Diet

A ketogenic diet (keto) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein diet used to treat a number of conditions, including epilepsy.

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KIF1A-Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND)

KIF1A-associated neurological disorder (KAND) is a set of genetic conditions caused by variants in the KIF1A gene.

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Medulloblastoma

A medulloblastoma is a brain tumor located in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls complex motor functions.

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Microcephaly

In microcephaly, the brain develops abnormally, causing the head to be much smaller than expected for the child's age.

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Rasmussen Syndrome

Also known as Rasmussen’s encephalitis, Rasmussen syndrome is a very rare form of chronic brain inflammation.

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Seizures

Seizures happen when brain cells fire or “talk” too much, temporarily disrupting the brain’s normal electrical signals. They’re quite common, especially in infants and young children.

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Stroke

Stroke is a general term that is used to describe an injury to the brain caused by either bleeding (referred to as hemorrhagic stroke) or a lack of oxygen due...

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Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurological condition that is present at birth and is not hereditary.

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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in many different organs of the body.

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Ventriculomegaly

Ventriculomegaly is a condition in which the ventricles appear larger than normal on a prenatal ultrasound.

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