Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Definition
A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of hemiplegia and paroxysmal disturbances associated with persistent developmental delay and cognitive impairment.
Also known as adrenal hypoplasia congenita, AHC, alternating hemiplegia of childhood, childhood alternating hemiplegia, congenital adrenal gland hypoplasia, congenital adrenal Hypoplasia, paediatric alternating hemiplegia, pediatric alternating hemiplegia — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0050635 per MONDO
- MESH C536589 per MONDO
- NCIT C35261 per MONDO
- Orphanet 2131 per MONDO
- SCTID 230466004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0338488 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |