Publication: Case of Schizencephaly: a case report
Date
2004
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 234 - 237
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Schizencephaly is a rare developmental disorder of neuronal migration, characterized by early focal
destruction of the germinal matrix and surrounding brain before the cerebral hemispheres are fully formed
at 1-5 months of gestation .The lesion is most likely related to multiple aetiologies including genetic, toxic,
metabolic, vascular or infectious agents. This case is reported due to its rarity. The prevalence of
schizencephaly is very uncommon internationally.
Key Words: Schizencephaly, septum pellucidum, septoptic dysplasia.