Walker-Warburg syndrome

Question Question

My child was diagnosed with Walker-Warburg syndrome. He is unable to sit, stand, walk or speak and has poor head control. What can we do to help him?

Answer Answer

There is currently no cure or treatment for Walker-Warburg syndrome. Management is generally only supportive and preventive. Individuals who develop seizures are typically treated with anticonvulsants. A few children require surgical procedures, such as shunting for hydrocephalus or correction of encephalocele. Physical therapy can be offered to aid in development or prevent worsening of contractures; however, the benefit of this has not been established. Feeding usually needs to be monitored and in some cases, a supplemental nasogastric or gastric feeding tube may be necessary.^[1]

Last updated: 3/23/2011

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References References

Jiri Vajsar and Harry Schachter. Walker-Warburg syndrome. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. August 3, 2006; 1(29):http://www.ojrd.com/content/1/1/29. Accessed 3/22/2011.