Subependymal heterotopia

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Routine follow up referred from another country.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
mri

Multiple nodular periventricular subependymal lesions seen diffusely along the body of both lateral ventricles. Lesions follow grey matter signal in all pulse sequences. 

Case Discussion

A classical case of bilateral diffuse subependymal heterotopia, a case of failure of neuronal migration. They can be associated with recurrent seizures and developmental delay. 

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