Prognosis of Soto's Syndrome

About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Soto's Syndrome usually refers to the likely outcome of Soto's Syndrome. The prognosis of Soto's Syndrome may include the duration of Soto's Syndrome, chances of complications of Soto's Syndrome, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Soto's Syndrome, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Soto's Syndrome. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Prognosis of Soto's Syndrome: Moderate. Normal life expectancy with some possible mental deficits.
Prognosis for Soto's Syndrome: Soto's syndrome is not a life-threatening disorder and patients may have a normal life expectancy. The initial abnormalities of Soto's syndrome usually resolve as the growth rate becomes normal after the first few years of life. Developmental delays may improve in the school-age years, however, coordination problems may persist into adulthood. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Soto's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS

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