Ataxic diplegic cerebral palsy

Definition

A mixed cerebral palsy that is characterized by pathogenetic and clinical presentations of both ataxic cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia. In ataxic diplegic children, all extremities are neurologically affected. There is more voluntary control in the upper extremities, spasticity and stiffness in the lower extremities that affect children's ability to roll, sit, stand, and ambulate; as well as signs and symptoms of loss of balance and coordination.

Also known as ataxic diplegic, ataxic-spastic diplegia, ataxic/spastic diplegia, diplegic ataxia, diplegic ataxic, spastic-ataxic diplegia, spastic/ataxic diplegia — per MONDO

Also identified as

• UMLS C0393997 per MONDO