When the brain looks imperfect: An example of neuroplasticity as seen in a patient with arachnoid cysts - a case study

When the brain looks imperfect: An example of neuroplasticity as seen in a patient with arachnoid cysts - a case study

Objective: This study presents a case of a teenager (J.J.) prenatally diagnosed with large arachnoid cysts which did not allow parts of his brain to develop correctly. It aims to establish whether the congenital malformation affected the boy's cognitive development. Method: In order to assess h...

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Published in:Clinical neuropsychologist Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 1038 - 1048
Main Authors: Rojczyk, Agnieszka, Dziewanowska, Aleksandra, Maryniak, Agnieszka
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Routledge 03-07-2020
Subjects:
arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid Cysts - diagnosis
Arachnoid Cysts - pathology
Arachnoid Cysts - psychology
Child
children
cognitive development
congenital malformation
Humans
Male
Neuronal Plasticity - physiology
Neuroplasticity
Neuropsychological Tests - standards
Neuroplasticity
cognitive development
arachnoid cyst
children
congenital malformation
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Summary:Objective: This study presents a case of a teenager (J.J.) prenatally diagnosed with large arachnoid cysts which did not allow parts of his brain to develop correctly. It aims to establish whether the congenital malformation affected the boy's cognitive development. Method: In order to assess his cognitive development, the authors analyzed J.J.'s medical history, interviewed him and his parents and conducted neuropsychological examination. Results: Despite major parts of his brain undeveloped, the boy achieved average to outstanding scores in all tests. Conclusions: The scores achieved by J.J. suggest that normal development of cognitive abilities is possible even for a person whose central nervous system differs structurally from what is expected in a healthy subject.
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ISSN:1385-4046
1744-4144
DOI:10.1080/13854046.2019.1578898