Colpocephaly

What is colpocephaly?

Colpocephaly is a congenital brain condition where underdeveloped white matter before birth results in abnormally large occipital horns (the rear portion of the lateral cavities of the brain). It is characterized by an abnormally small head, mental retardation and movement disorders.

How do members experience colpocephaly?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with colpocephaly*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

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Top treatments taken by people for colpocephaly*

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Who has colpocephaly on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 2
30s 3
40s 4
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 11
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