Define periventricular leukomalacia - correct answer Form of white matter
injury characterized by necrosis of the periventricular region
Where is the periventricular region? - correct answer White matter near the
lateral ventricles
Who is at greatest risk for PVL? - correct answer Premature infants
What are the most common cognitive difficulties associated with PVL? - correct answer
Attention, memory, executive functioning, developmental and motor delays
What percent of patients with PVL develop seizures? - correct answer 20
What percent of patients with PVL develop CP? - correct answer 20-60%.
More white matter damage leads to more severe CP
White matter in periventricular region is heavily involved in.... - correct answer
Motor control