Focal cortical dysplasia on magnetic resonance imaging: a case report.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1988
Abstract
A case report of an 11 years old boy with new onset of a seizure disorder is presented. A computed tomography scan demonstrated a noncalcified, nonenhancing focal region of abnormal cortex. A magnetic resonance imaging scan delineated both an isointense area of abnormally thickened gyri and linear areas of abnormal high signal intensity in the subjacent white matter. A review of the radiologic and pathologic literature suggests that this lesion represents the entity focal cortical dysplasia as described by Taylor, et al. This abnormality is part of a spectrum of disorders including hamartomas (of tuberous sclerosis), focal cortical dysplasia and heterotopias.
Volume
12
Issue
1
First Page
61
Last Page
63
ISSN
0149-936X
Published In/Presented At
Nowell, M. A., Grossman, R. I., Packer, R., Hackney, D. B., Goldberg, H. I., Bilaniuk, L. T., & Zimmerman, R. A. (1988). Focal cortical dysplasia on magnetic resonance imaging: a case report. The Journal of computed tomography, 12(1), 61–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-936x(88)90033-1
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
3349802
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article