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Definition

A form of pontocerebellar hypoplasia, a disorder characterized by structural defects of the pons and cerebellum. Brain MRI shows an abnormally small cerebellum and brainstem, decreased cerebral white matter, and a thin corpus callosum.

Acronym

PCH5

Synonyms

Olivopontocerebellar hypoplasia, fetal-onset
Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 5

Keywords

Neurodegeneration