Pathologic characteristics of the cortical dysplasias.
The gross and microscopic features of cortical dysplasia (malformations caused by abnormalities of cortical development) are reviewed and illustrated in this article. The pathologic associations of neurocutaneous disorders, neoplasms, and hippocampal sclerosis with cortical dysplasia also are discussed.
Prayson
Richard A
RA
Department of Anatomic Pathology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
Spreafico
Robert
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Vinters
Harry V
HV
D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D002828:Choristoma / Q000473:pathology*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009474:Neurons / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome