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Current concepts of polymicrogyria

Author: A. James Barkovich

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

Polymicrogyria is one of the most common malformations of cortical development. It has been known for many years and its clinical and MRI manifestations are well described. Recent advances in imaging, however, have revealed that polymicrogyria has many different appearances on MR imaging, suggesting that is may be a more heterogeneous malformation than previously suspected. The clinical and imaging heterogeneity of polymicrogyria is explored in this review.

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Title: Current concepts of polymicrogyria
Author: A. James Barkovich
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-009-0644-2

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