Question

A 7-month-old baby has bilateral frontal temporal subdural cavity widening. Inquire about the treatment methods and potential impacts.

  • The child can sit alone but not for more than half an hour, jumps on their own, has stable toe walking, and has a slight outward hand flip.
  • Smiles when called but does not turn to find the source of the sound.
  • Worry about the potential impact on the child’s intellectual development.

Answer

The child’s brain CT scan shows bilateral frontal temporal subdural cavity widening with slightly faded sulci, which may affect the development of the nervous system.

  • Treatment started at 7 months, relatively late, as intervention is generally more effective within the first 3 months after birth.
  • Currently undergoing rehabilitation training with some progress, indicating that the issue may not be severe and should be fully recoverable.
  • Persistence in regular treatment is crucial; do not give up.