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What's the best treatment cerebral atrophy for a 1 year old?

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Dr. John Baker answered

Specializes in Neurology

Eval: Depends on whether the atrophy looks prenatal, normal brain otherwise. Work up for neuro developmental diseases...Deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, etc.

Answered 10/19/2012

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Diffuse or localized: Static or progressive? State-fundedearly intervention services can start now to help him develop optimally. Also, ask his pediatrician about referral to a developmental/ behavioral pediatrician, who may order genetic testing, vision, hearing, standardized tests of development by a child psychologist & other evals based on thorough history, physical, neurological & neurodevelopmental exams.

Answered 12/8/2017

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