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A CASE OF MICROCEPHALY FOLLOWING PRENATAL ROENTGEN IRRADIATION.

Authors :
Maxfield, Francis N.
Source :
American Journal of Mental Deficiency; Jan1941, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p358-365, 8p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1941

Abstract

The article describes a case of moderate microcephaly associated with a considerable degree of retardation in mental development following Roentgen irradiation in utero. The results show that the level of mental development is higher. The patient's social adaptation and adjustment are superior. The patient has also made some progress in reading and spelling.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029351
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Mental Deficiency
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20290680