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ArticleJournal of child neurology2024

Structural Alterations of the Corpus Callosum in Children With Infantile Hydrocephalus.

Derya Adil, Emma G Duerden, Roy Eagleson, Sandrine de Ribaupierre

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Article in Journal of child neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Derya AdilWestern Institute for Neuroscience, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0009-0000-3592-7349
Emma G DuerdenWestern Institute for Neuroscience, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9734-7865
Roy EaglesonWestern Institute for Neuroscience, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Sandrine de RibaupierreWestern Institute for Neuroscience, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates structural alterations of the corpus callosum in children diagnosed with infantile hydrocephalus. We aim to assess both macrostructural (volume) and microstructural (diffusion tensor imaging metrics) facets of the corpus callosum, providing insights into the nature and extent of alterations associated with this condition. Eighteen patients with infantile hydrocephalus (mean age = 9 years) and 18 age- and sex-matched typically developing healthy children participated in the study. Structural magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor imaging were used to assess corpus callosum volume and microstructure, respectively. Our findings reveal significant alterations in corpus callosum volume, particularly in the posterior area, as well as distinct microstructural disparities, notably pronounced in these same segments. These results highlight the intricate interplay between macrostructural and microstructural aspects in understanding the impact of infantile hydrocephalus. Examining these structural alterations provides an understanding into the mechanisms underlying the effects of infantile hydrocephalus on corpus callosum integrity, given its pivotal role in interhemispheric communication. This knowledge offers a more nuanced perspective on neurologic disorders and underscores the significance of investigating the corpus callosum's health in such contexts.

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Corpus CallosumDiffusion Tensor ImagingHydrocephalusMagnetic Resonance ImagingChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedInfantMalecorpus callosumdiffusion tensor imaginginfantile hydrocephalusmacrostructuremicrostructural integrity

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PMID38387869
PMCPMC11083734

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