Polyporencephaly

Polyporancephaly is a disease that is very rare and is the formation of cavities in the brain. The exact reasons for its occurrence have not yet been established. It is only known that this disease is influenced by a genetic factor, as well as infections. Most often, defective genes arise as a result of random mutations or are sometimes “replenished” by neighbors from neighboring chromosomes. However, there is a theory regarding the influence of ultraviolet radiation on the appearance of polyporanephaly. During irradiation, the mutagenic effect of point mutations decreases, and the likelihood of new hereditary abnormalities increases. Most diseases that manifest themselves in such an unusual way (for example, all types of rickets, or some forms of achondroplasia) are caused by metabolic disorders or diseases. If polyporanextphaly is suspected, magnetic resonance imaging is performed. If epileptic seizures develop, electroencephalography is performed at the physician's discretion. To exclude diseases of the organs of vision, it may be necessary to perform an ophthalmological examination. Treatment consists of prescribing hormonal drugs and performing surgery, in which the cavities are connected to each other, after which the anomalies are reduced and the patient’s condition is alleviated. Some doctors are of the opinion that hormone therapy may be harmful. A more radical method is surgical removal of abnormal areas. There is a misconception about the operation that is associated with the danger of a “plumbing hole” caused by a loss of communication between brain environments.

Polyporencephaly is a congenital malformation of the brain, characterized by the presence of cavities within the brain parenchyma of various sizes, as well as periventricular hemiatrophic zones and areas of cerebrospinal fluid hydrocephalus. The term was first introduced in 1914 by a Berlin pathologist