This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Most common sequelae due to periventricular leukomalacia – 
Select and explain. 
A. Spastic diplegia, B. Spastic quadriplegia, C. Mental retardation, D. Seizures
A: Spastic diplegia
Answer: A: Spastic diplegia 
Explanation: Spastic diplegia is commoner in preten-n babies and is associated with periventricular leukomalacia. Periventricular leukomalacia 
Periventricular leukomalacia is a form of brain injury characterized by the death of white matter near the cerebral ventricles due to damage and softening of brain tissue.
Premature infants are at the greatest risk of developing periventricular leulcomalacia.
Affected individuals develop : -

i)    Motor control problems
ii) Other developmental delay
iii) Cerebral palsy (especially spastic diplegia)
iv) Epilepsy