Journal article
International consensus recommendations on the diagnostic work-up for malformations of cortical development
R Oegema, TS Barakat, M Wilke, K Stouffs, D Amrom, E Aronica, N Bahi-Buisson, V Conti, AE Fry, T Geis, DG Andres, E Parrini, I Pogledic, E Said, D Soler, LM Valor, MS Zaki, G Mirzaa, WB Dobyns, O Reiner Show all
Nature Reviews Neurology | NATURE RESEARCH | Published : 2020
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Abstract
Malformations of cortical development (MCDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders that result from abnormal development of the cerebral cortex in utero. MCDs place a substantial burden on affected individuals, their families and societies worldwide, as these individuals can experience lifelong drug-resistant epilepsy, cerebral palsy, feeding difficulties, intellectual disability and other neurological and behavioural anomalies. The diagnostic pathway for MCDs is complex owing to wide variations in presentation and aetiology, thereby hampering timely and adequate management. In this article, the international MCD network Neuro-MIG provides consensus recommendations to aid both expert and non-expe..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This article represents a consensus document based on three Neuro-MIG network meetings, which were supported by COST Action CA16118. The authors would like to thank all members of the network for their participation and feedback.