Where Does Encephalomalacia Come from?

Encephalomalacia can stem from many types of trauma, including traumatic brain injury in an accident, surgery complications, fungal infection, and birth injuries. These traumas can cause liquefactive necrosis, or the transformation of brain tissue into liquid viscous mass.

Is encephalomalacia a terminal?

An individual suffering from encephalomalacia will experience a number of symptoms, all of which involve a loss of function. These symptoms can include somnolence (extreme drowsiness), blindness, ataxia (wobbliness and lack of coordination), sleep walking, head pressing, circling, and, eventually, terminal coma.

Does encephalomalacia go away?

Unfortunately, unlike the liver, brain tissue does not have an ability to regenerate. Therefore, Encephalomalacia is an indicator of permanent brain damage and is incurable.