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A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly.

Authors :
B. C., Siti
M. M., Zulkifli
S. S., Mohd Yusoff
R., Muhamad
T. M., Ahmad
Source :
Malaysian Family Physician. 2020, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p90-94. 5p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Schizencephaly is a very rare congenital birth defect. It is characterized by a cortical brain malformation that manifests as a grey-matter-lined cleft extending from the ependyma to the pia mater. It is a rare condition, and few cases have been reported in the literature. The exact cause is unknown. Herein, we report a case of an infant presenting with left side hemiparesis. The CT scan of her brain revealed right fronto-temporal and left parieto-temporal open-lip schizencephaly; thus, urgent referral to a pediatric neurologist was made for early intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1985207X
Volume :
15
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Malaysian Family Physician
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147765316