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Schizencephaly: association with young maternal age, alcohol use, and lack of prenatal care.
Journal of child neurology - 1 Feb 2013
Dies Kira A, Bodell Adria, Hisama Fuki M, Guo Chao-Yu, Barry Brenda, Chang Bernard S, Barkovich A James, Walsh Christopher A
Abstract excerpt
Schizencephaly is a rare malformation of cortical development characterized by congenital clefts extending from the pial surface to the lateral ventricle that are lined by heterotopic gray matter. The clinical presentation is variable and can include motor or cognitive impairment and epilepsy. The causes of schizencephaly are heterogeneous and can include teratogens, prenatal infection, or maternal trauma....
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