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P Curatolo1, D Pruna, R Cusmai

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables early diagnosis of polymicrogyria, a severe brain condition causing encephalopathy and early-onset seizures in children. This neuroimaging technique offers confident in vivo detection of this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Polymicrogyria is a congenital brain malformation associated with severe neurological deficits.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing affected children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the early diagnosis of polymicrogyria.
  • To report a case of severe encephalopathy with polymicrogyria diagnosed via MRI.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-year-old child with severe encephalopathy and early-onset partial seizures was evaluated.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to investigate the neurological condition.

Main Results:

  • MRI revealed polymicrogyria, confirming the diagnosis.

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  • The imaging findings correlated with the child's severe clinical presentation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable tool for the in vivo diagnosis of polymicrogyria.
    • Early MRI detection can facilitate timely management of this severe neurological condition.