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Definition of Cystic periventricular leukomalacia

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cystic periventricular leukomalacia: Softening of the white matter near the ventricles of the brain resulting in abnormal cysts. Cystic periventricular leukomalacia is a major problem in very premature infants.

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