Classical Lissencephaly: A Case Report

  • Rahul V. Bharad Junior resident, Department of Pediatrics,Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
  • Tasso Byai Junior resident, Department of Pediatrics,Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
  • M. Amita Devi Senior resident, Department of Pediatrics,Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
  • Prof. L. Ranbir Singh Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics,Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
Keywords: Lissencephaly, Agyria, Miller-Dieker syndrome, Neuronal migration, Micrognathia, Intractable seizures

Abstract

Classical lissencephaly is a rare cause of intractable seizures in infancy. Here, we report a 2 months old male baby with failure to thrive, refractory seizures, spasticity and characteristic facies including prominent forehead, bitemporal hollowing, anteverted nostril, prominent upper lip and micrognathia. CT brain showed typical agyria. 

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Published
2013-12-15
How to Cite
Bharad, R. V., Byai, T., Devi, M. A., & Singh, P. L. R. (2013). Classical Lissencephaly: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Clinical Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2(1), 3-4. Retrieved from https://aijournals.com/index.php/ajcpn/article/view/173
Issue
Vol 2 No 1 (2014): Volume: 2 | Issue: 1, Jan March 2014
Section
Case Report

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