Pachygyria

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Gross reduction in the number of gyri and marked thickening of the cortex, smooth cortical surface and dilated lateral ventricles.

Case Discussion

MRI features are typical of pachygyria and type I lissencephaly.  

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