Lissencephaly (Smooth Brain): What It Is, Causes & Symptoms
WEBApr 11, 2022 · Lissencephaly (pronounced li-suhn-SEH-fuh-lee), which means “smooth brain,” is a spectrum of severe and rare brain malformations (abnormally shaped) that affects developing fetuses. Gyri are the folds or bumps in your brain, and sulci are the indentations or grooves.
Lissencephaly: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
WEBMay 4, 2023 · 3 min read. Lissencephaly is a rare condition that causes a child’s brain to develop the wrong way during pregnancy. A child with the disorder may have an unusual-looking face or a hard time...
Lissencephaly Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBJan 24, 2023 · Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prognosis. Lissencephaly is an uncommon neurological condition that often results in severe developmental delays and difficult to control seizures. It is a condition that results from the defective migration of nerve cells during fetal development. Emma Innocenti / Getty Images.
Lissencephaly - Wikipedia
WEBSymptoms and signs. Causes. Neuronal migration. LIS1. DCX. ARX. RELN. Viral infection. Diagnosis. Classification. Treatment. Prognosis. See also. References. External links. Lissencephaly ( / ˌlɪs.ɛnˈsɛf.əl.i /, meaning 'smooth brain') [1] is a set of rare brain disorders whereby the whole or parts of the surface of the brain appear smooth. [2] .
Lissencephaly - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 3, 2023 · Lissencephaly is a spectrum of severe and rare brain malformations. It is caused by non-genetic and genetic factors. Treatment of children with lissencephaly is supportive and aims to reduce symptoms severity.
Lissencephaly: Definition, Symptoms, and More - Healthline
WEBMay 13, 2014 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatments. Outlook. What is lissencephaly? A typical scan of a human’s brain will reveal many complicated wrinkles, folds, and grooves. This is how the body packs a...
Lissencephaly - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
WEBJan 10, 2018 · Summary. Lissencephaly type 1, also known as classic lissencephaly, is a brain malformation that may occur as an isolated abnormality (isolated lissencephaly sequence [ILS]) or in association with certain syndromes (e.g., Miller-Dieker syndrome).
What to know about lissencephaly (smooth brain) - Medical News Today
WEBJun 17, 2022 · Summary. Lissencephaly means “smooth brain.” It is a brain abnormality wherein the brain’s outer layer has fewer folds. Conditions that can cause lissencephaly include Miller-Dieker syndrome...
Lissencephaly - BrainFacts
WEBLissencephaly, which literally means "smooth brain," is a rare, gene-linked brain malformation characterized by the absence of normal convolutions (folds) in the cerebral cortex and an abnormally small head (microcephaly). In the usual condition of lissencephaly, children usually have a normal sized head at birth.
Lissencephaly - Child Neurology Foundation
WEBLissencephaly is a rare birth defect involving an abnormally smooth brain. Children with lissencephaly can develop: Severe physical and intellectual disabilities. Difficulty feeding. Seizures. There is no cure. However, there are many options that can help prevent complications from this disorder and improve quality of life. JUMP TO. Descriptions.
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