What is periventricular leukomalacia?

Periventricular leukomalacia is a condition characterized as damage to the white matter of the brain, specifically around fluid-filled areas called ventricles. The damage to the brain can cause motor disorders, delayed mental development, coordination problems, and vision and hearing impairments.

How do members experience periventricular leukomalacia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periventricular leukomalacia*

*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 periventricular leukomalacia*

Who has periventricular leukomalacia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 1
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 4