Definition
Schizencephaly, or "split brain," is a neurological disease caused by abnormal development of the brain, leading to the characteristic appearance of abnormal clefts in either one or both cerebral hemispheres. The exact etiology is unknown, although it is classified as a type of neuronal migration disorder and thought to be due to a defect in development that occurs during the period of one to seven months of fetal gestation.
Description
Schizencephaly may have different forms. The appearance of the abnormal...
Source: Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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