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Cortical neuronal dysgenesis mimicking a malignant neoplasm
Kimberly J Goble1, Wilson T Asfora, David Ohrt
1Departments of Pathology and Neurosciences, USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, USA.
South Dakota Journal of Medicine
|August 1, 2002
Summary
A young woman
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Epilepsy diagnosis in young adults requires accurate neuroimaging.
- Malignant brain lesions can present with diverse neurological symptoms.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old woman presented with seizures.
- Head MRI indicated a malignant brain lesion.
Findings:
- Biopsy confirmed the lesion was cortical neuronal dysgenesis.
- This highlights a rare cause of seizures in adolescents.
Implications:
- Cortical neuronal dysgenesis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adolescent seizures.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.