What Are The Symptoms Of Periventricular Leukomalacia?

Issues With Movement And Motor Skills

Periventricular leukomalacia patients may exhibit issues with movement and motor skills. The most common movement abnormality or symptom seen in individuals with periventricular leukomalacia is spastic diplegia or quadriplegia. Spastic diplegia refers to the exaggerated reflexes and jerky movements made by the affected individual's legs, while spastic quadriplegia refers to exaggerated reflexes and jerky movements in all four limbs. These abnormal movements happen because the muscles of the limbs are too tight to bend and flex properly. This malfunction is due to impaired nerve impulse signaling from the brain to the nerves and from the nerves to the muscles. In rare and severe cases of periventricular leukomalacia, a patient may experience numbness, tingling, and paralyzation of one or more of their limbs as a result of their condition. Most periventricular leukomalacia patients have significant challenges with walking or are confined to a wheelchair.

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