Question
What are the causes of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
The onset of pediatric cerebral palsy is often associated with medical accidents during the birthing process, such as difficult labor. Pathological changes commonly seen in premature infants include periventricular leukomalacia and periventricular hemorrhagic infarction, while full-term infants may be related to asphyxial brain damage due to aspiration. The marble-like state, characterized by neuronal loss and gliotic fibrosis in the basal ganglia and thalamus, is a typical change associated with kernicterus. These symptoms manifest in infancy as developmental delays, abnormal posture, and developmental lag. As brain damage repairs and growth and development progress, clinical manifestations may change.