What is dysgenesis of corpus callosum?

Dysgenesis of the corpus callosum is a birth defect of the brain. The corpus callosum is partially, or completely absent, or is malformed. The corpus callosum is the structure that is responsible for transfer and integration of motor, sensory, and cognitive messages between both sides of the brain.

How do members experience dysgenesis of corpus callosum?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dysgenesis of corpus callosum*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for dysgenesis of corpus callosum*

Who has dysgenesis of corpus callosum on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 9
20s 0
30s 7
40s 5
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 20