Taxonomic classify framework for malformation of cortical development
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-428X.2018.24.001
- VernacularTitle:皮质发育畸形的分类概要
- Author:
Xiaoyan LIU
1
Author Information
1. 100034,北京大学第一医院儿科
- Keywords:
Malformation of cortical development;
Epilepsy;
Developmental disorder
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2018;33(24):1841-1844
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Malformation of cortical development (MCD) is an important cause of children's intellectual motor development disorder and refractory epilepsy.The classification of MCD is very complex,whether from the dimensions of embryonic development,genetic regulation abnormality or tissue structure characteristics.This article is mainly based on an updated version of Barkovich's MCD classification.This framework help clinic to understand various types of MCD,search its genetic causes,and select appropriate surgical treatment for some treatable refractory epilepsy with MCD.
