Tag: MRI diagnosis
Lissencephaly
Lissencephaly Definition and Description of Lissencephaly Lissencephaly is a rare neurological condition characterized by the absence of normal folds (gyri) and grooves (sulci) in the cerebral cortex, resulting in a smooth appearance of the brain’s surface. The medical term ‘lissencephaly’ derives from the Greek words ‘lissos’ meaning ‘smooth’ and ‘kephale’ meaning ‘head’. This condition typically…
Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma
Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma Definition and Description of Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a rare benign tumor that develops on the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for balance. This condition typically affects both ears, leading to a range of auditory and balance-related symptoms. Acoustic neuromas arise from Schwann cells,…
Agenesis of Commissura Magna Cerebri
Agenesis of Commissura Magna Cerebri Definition and Description of Agenesis of Commissura Magna Cerebri Agenesis of Commissura Magna Cerebri, commonly referred to as agenesis of the corpus callosum, is a neurological condition where the corpus callosum, which connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, is partially or completely absent. This condition is classified…
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Definition and Description of Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC) is a congenital condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of the corpus callosum, the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This essential brain structure facilitates communication between the two sides, playing…