A member asked:

My 2 month old has small calcifications in his brain, and is sezuring. is it likely or unlikely he will develope brain damage or mental retardation ?

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Likely: These calcifications are a sign indicating his brain was infected during pregnancy by one of several possible agents that damage nerve cells. The seizures reflect that damage & the changes it made to normal brain function. Eventual mental impairment could be minor or more extensive.Each case is unique. Ongoing care with a pediatric neurologist and enrollment in an early childhood program is needed

Answered 11/28/2017

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