Intelligence in Children with Hydrocephalus, Aged 4-15 Years: A Population-based, Controlled Study

被引:21
作者
Dalen, K. [1 ]
Bruaroy, S. [2 ]
Wentzel-Larsen, T. [3 ]
Laegreid, L. M. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Bergen, Dept Biol & Med Psychol, N-5009 Bergen, Norway
[2] Haukeland Hosp, Dept Child Neurol, N-5021 Bergen, Norway
[3] Haukeland Hosp, Clin Res Ctr, N-5021 Bergen, Norway
关键词
hydrocephalus; psychology; non-verbal communication; neuropsychological tests;
D O I
10.1055/s-0028-1085463
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
The aim of this population-based study is to investigate IQ and IQ-related factors in children with hydrocephalus (HC). Psychometric intelligence was assessed in subjects below the age of 7.3 years (N = 52, F = 18, M = 34) with the Wechsler Preschool and. Primary Scale of Intelligence - Revised (WPPSI-R) and for children above the age of 7.3 years (N = 29, F = 6, M = 23) with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Revised (WISC-R). The controls were matched according to age, gender, and geographic variables. All children were living in western Norway. 57 children had infantile HC (IH) and 24 had childhood HC (CH). Children with myelomeningocele (MMC), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or intracranial tumours were excluded. IQ levels were found to be significantly higher in the control group than in the HC groups. The Kaufman factors showed a similar pattern, with lowest values in IH, and CH intermediate between IH and NC. The results demonstrate that HC affects IQ. More specific cognitive profiles, such as nonverbal learning disabilities, are not detectable when using the Wechsler tests. For this purpose, other tests and models for analyses may be recommended.
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