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Conditions›Dysplasia›Cortical dysplasia

Cortical dysplasia

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.

Dr. John Weaverreviewed this

Radiology 31 years experience

Is a type of:Dysplasia

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

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What is the definition or description of: Cortical dysplasia?

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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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A 33-year-old member asked:

Can extensive cortical dysplasia cause brain swelling?

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A member asked about a female:

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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A 22-year-old member asked:

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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A 18-year-old female asked:

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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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

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A 47-year-old member asked:

How often should I be tested if I have dysplasia?

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What is the definition or description of: dysplasia?

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What is skeletal dysplasia and what are the symptoms?

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