Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cortical dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Poor development: Cortical dysplasia refers to poor development of the tissues of the cerebral cortex.  Often seen as underdeveloped and dysorganized tissue on CT or MRI scans.

Question 2

do all people with cortical dysplasia have seizures and other problems  i never had seizures and vision is 20\20 condition found due to 24\7 headaches

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No, not all: Not all people with cortical dysplasia have seizures.  This finding is typically made when a person has seizures, it does not cause symptoms many other times.  Cortical dysplasia tends not to affect vision or be related to headaches, for example.  Sometimes cortical dysplasia is found on brain MRI, but it may have no clinical significance.

Question 3

can extensive cortical dysplasia cause brain swelling?

Accepted Answer

Cortical dysplasia: Cortical dysplasia refers to a malformation of brain, in which the nerve cells have not migrated to their normal location.  It does not cause brain swelling unless during fetal life it is caused by infection during the time of neurons migrating to their normal location.

Question 4

my daughter had her first seizure. the mri showed a minor abnormality. if it is cortical dysplasia what is the likelihood of more seizures?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: One of the problems of all the modern imaging we have available is knowing what to do with the findings. A minor anomaly may be just that. Something unrelated and of no importance.EEG findings sometimes have a better correlation with  future seizure activity. This is best explained by the doc who has access to all the data.

Question 5

hi what is left pre- frontal cortical signal changes? its been shown on my mri but no one has explained it ive got cortical dysplasia and epilepsy and borderline opening pressure

Accepted Answer

FCD: Prefrontal cortical changes can show areas of dysplasia in your age group. This means there is an area that did not form properly when you were born. It is associated with epilepsy. Please see a neurologist and neurosurgeon to see what your best options would be depending on the frequency of the seizures.

Question 6

24/7 headache tried everything even non med remidies prescription meds scan showed brain tumor but it was cortical dysplasia recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Really?: Did you ever have seizures, enlarged head, clumsiness, or lots of falls as a kid growing up?  I find it hard to believe that a 24 year old is being first discovered as having cortical dysplasia because of 24/7 headaches.  This condition is usually picked up in childhood.  No specific treatment exists. If seizures are beyond control some patients get surgical resection. Get a 2nd opinion on the MRI

Question 7

name of top surgeon/facility for frontal cortical dysplasia evaluation, treatment and/or surgery?  thank you  e olsen healthy, otherwise normal 16 yr old female, tonic clonic, versive seizures approx 1 x month for 4 years on lamictal.  a few 2 and 3 month

Accepted Answer

The : The best advice to start with would be to ask your neurologist for a neurosurgical recommendation.  They can advise you on a highly-respected neurosurgeon in your area for an evaluation.  As you live in denver, you could also call the university of colorado medical school in denver, ask for the neurology department, and ask for a recommendation.

Question 8

can you tell me about autism?

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Autism spectrum: Autism spectrum disorders are a set of complex neurobehavioral disorders that include social impairments, communication problems, and fixed, repetitive stereotypical movements.  The most severe form of disorder in this group is classical autism -- but there are also milder forms known previously as asperger's.  There's much more info than 400 characters will allow: http://tinyurl.Com/6y86go.

Question 9

when can autism be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Very: There is no "official" age at which the diagnosis can be formulated, however, some of the criteria is only observable (or the lack thereof) after the kid is supposed to reach a milestone (verbal skills, etc). Review the criteria dsm4 and you will have a clear idea of why. That said, some genetic diseases ( deletions, isodicentrism, etc) associated with autistic features can be diagnosed at any age.

Question 10

where to go to diagnose autism?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatrist.: See a psychiatrist. There are people who specialize in autism. There are therapist and providers who specialize in autism. Search for local providers.

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My daughter had her first seizure. the mri showed a minor abnormality. if it is cortical dysplasia what is the likelihood of more seizures?

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Hi what is left pre- frontal cortical signal changes? its been shown on my mri but no one has explained it ive got cortical dysplasia and epilepsy and borderline opening pressure

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24/7 headache tried everything even non med remidies prescription meds scan showed brain tumor but it was cortical dysplasia recommendations.

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