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Megalencephaly

A congenital abnormality in which the occipitofrontal circumference is greater than two standard deviations above the mean for a given age. It is associated with HYDROCEPHALUS; SUBDURAL EFFUSION; ARACHNOID CYSTS; or is part of a genetic condition (e.g., ALEXANDER DISEASE; SOTOS SYNDROME).
Also Known As:
Megacephaly; Megalocephaly; Macrocephalies; Megacephalies; Megalencephalies; Megalocephalies; Macrocephaly
Networked: 282 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Epilepsy (Aura)
2. Muscle Weakness
3. Contracture
4. Alopecia (Baldness)
5. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)

Experts

1. Mirzaa, Ghayda M: 5 articles (01/2022 - 06/2012)
2. Dobyns, William B: 5 articles (01/2021 - 06/2012)
3. Eng, Charis: 5 articles (10/2019 - 12/2012)
4. Graham, John M: 4 articles (01/2021 - 06/2012)
5. Gripp, Karen W: 4 articles (01/2020 - 06/2012)
6. Martinez-Agosto, Julian A: 4 articles (01/2020 - 02/2013)
7. Agostini, Maura: 4 articles (01/2017 - 11/2013)
8. Moran, Carla: 4 articles (01/2017 - 11/2013)
9. Undiagnosed Diseases Network: 3 articles (10/2021 - 01/2019)
10. Zackai, Elaine H: 3 articles (10/2021 - 11/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Megalencephaly:
1. Indicators and Reagents (Reagents)IBA
2. PotassiumIBA
3. hydroxide ionIBA
4. Alendronate (Alendronate Sodium)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Vitamin DFDA LinkGeneric
6. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)FDA LinkGeneric
7. CalciumIBA
8. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
9. Sirolimus (Rapamycin)FDA Link
10. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Operative Surgical Procedures
2. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
3. Neurological Rehabilitation
4. Sutures (Suture)
5. Therapeutics