Terminology and classification of the cortical dysplasias

Palmini, André; Najm, Imad; Avanzini, G.; Babb, Thomas L.; Guerrini, Renzo; Foldvary‐Schaefer, Nancy; Jackson, Graeme D.; Lüders, Hans O.; Prayson, Richard A.; Spreafico, Roberto; Vinters, Harry V.

doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000114507.30388.7e

reviewNeurologyMar 23, 2004Closed access

Terminology and classification of the cortical dysplasias

APAndré Palmini INImad Najm GAG. Avanzini TLThomas L. Babb RGRenzo Guerrini

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Abstract

Background

There have been difficulties in achieving a uniform terminology in the literature regarding issues of classification with respect to focal cortical dysplasias (FCDs) associated with epilepsy.

Objective

S: To review and refine the current terminology and classification issues of potential clinical relevance to epileptologists, neuroradiologists, and neuropathologists dealing with FCD.

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Terminology
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Pathology
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Neuroscience
Psychology
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