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Question Title: Anglocis Calcification

Forum: Neurology Forum
Topic: Spina Bifida

Several months ago, I took my son to the doctor because I noticed he walked a little different. The range of motion on his left arm was significantly less than on his right side. His left arm is about 1" less in diameter than his right and same with his left leg. The leg is about 1/2 " shorter than his right. He is 91/2 yrs. old and was recently diagnosed with having "angliocis calcification" after an MRI & CT SCAN were done. The neurologist told me my son was born this way and is not something that can be treated. He said it was possible my son would have ceisures in the future, although unlikely since, he hadn't had any to date.
That's it, no other recommendations by the neurologist.

The first time I took him to an Orthopedic, he said nothing was wrong, after he saw full x-rays, looking for scoliosis.
He is now being seen by a different Orthopedic who referred him to be fitted for a brace on his left leg. When he walks, it appears he doesn't correctly lift his ankle for full range of motion. This brace is supposed to help him with it. It was fitted to his ankle.
Do you recommend a second opinion from another neurologist? Can you tell me more about angliocis calcification?

Thank you in advance for any information.


Hi Susan
thanks for the question.
I am not sure about the condition, could it possibly angiomatosis calcification? Does your son have port wine stain on his face ?
I can not say for sure on this forum without examining your son and looking at his brain scan if you need a second opinion. What I can tell you is that I agree that your son has a focal problem in his brain with calcification
on the right side of his brain) This certainly could be congenital but aqcuired condition should be ruled out.
If you feel uneasy, visit your local academic medical center with strong pediatric neurology department for a second opinion.
Good luck.


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