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I just found out i have pvnh, as ive been having seizures. is pvnh life threatening or can it become?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Sorry to hear that. You can get more info about PVHN with this link: https://www.epilepsy.com/causes/structural/periventricular-nodular-heterotopias-pvnh

Answered 9/17/2022

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