Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Science

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 3

Agenesis of Corpus Callosum and generalized Seizures: A Rare Disorder

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Duvvada, Andhra Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: rajkiran.kolakota@gmail.com

Online published on 3 January, 2020.

Abstract

Agenesis of corpus Callosum (ACC) was a rare disorder. It is characterized by the partial or complete absence of corpus callosum. The purpose of this case report was to describe agenesis of the corpus callosum in an infant of four months old. The diagnosis confirmed microcephaly, agenesis of corpus callosum, generalized seizures and segmental abnormality of the lower dorsal spine. The seizures were effectively managed by Levetiracetam.

Keywords

Agenesis of corpus callosum, levetiracetam, microcephaly, hydrocephalus