Aicardi Syndrome
Also known asSyndrome, Aicardi · Corpus Callosum, Agenesis Of, With Chorioretinal Abnormality · Aicardi's Syndrome · Syndrome, Aicardi's · Agenesis of Corpus Callosum with Infantile Spasms and Ocular Abnormalities · Callosal Agenesis and Ocular Abnormalities · Chorioretinal Anomalies with Acc · Agenesis of Corpus Callosum with Chorioretinal Abnormality
Definition
A rare genetic disorder characterized by partial or complete absence of the CORPUS CALLOSUM, resulting in infantile spasms, MENTAL RETARDATION, and lesions of the RETINA or OPTIC NERVE.
MeSH classification
- C10.500.034.687
- C11.270.019
- C16.131.162
- C16.131.666.034.687
- C16.320.290.019
- C16.320.322.030
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Acrocallosal Syndrome
Autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by hypogenesis or agenesis of CORPUS CALLOSUM. Clinical features include MENTAL RETARDATION; CRAN…
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
Birth defect that results in a partial or complete absence of the CORPUS CALLOSUM. It may be isolated or a part of a syndrome (e.g., AICARDI…
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058540) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗