Neetu Sharma1, Rajdhar Dutt1, Vikas Agarwal2, Pankaj Yadav3. 1. Department of Pediatrics, GR Medical College, Gwalior, MP, India. 2. Consultant Pediatrician, Gwalior, MP, India. 3. Department of Radiodiagnosis, GR Medical College, Gwalior, MP, India.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Schizencephaly is one of the most severe forms of neuronal migration defects and is an extremely rare cause of seizure disorder. CASE DETAILS: We report a case of bilateral schizencephaly (Type II) presenting as seizure disorder since birth. DISCUSSION: This case is rare because of the relatively benign features compared to other reported cases. CONCLUSION: Compared to other cases, this patient has normal cognitive and motor functioning. Given the scant literature on schizencephaly in India's paediatric population, this case highlights the possibility of a very rare entity associated with seizures. MRI can detect this condition.
BACKGROUND:Schizencephaly is one of the most severe forms of neuronal migration defects and is an extremely rare cause of seizure disorder. CASE DETAILS: We report a case of bilateral schizencephaly (Type II) presenting as seizure disorder since birth. DISCUSSION: This case is rare because of the relatively benign features compared to other reported cases. CONCLUSION: Compared to other cases, this patient has normal cognitive and motor functioning. Given the scant literature on schizencephaly in India's paediatric population, this case highlights the possibility of a very rare entity associated with seizures. MRI can detect this condition.
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Keywords:
Bilateral schizencephaly type II; seizure disorder