Malformations of cortical development (MCD): clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Malformations of cortical development (MCD): clinical features. Developmental delay, Epilepsy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Neurological features

  • Developmental delay
  • Epilepsy
  • Large or small sized head
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Feeding problems
  • Language deficits
  • Attention deficit
  • Stereotypic movements
  • Autonomic dysfunction
  • Mood disorder

Systemic features

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References

  1. Guerrini R, Dobyns WB. Malformations of cortical development: clinical features and genetic causes. Lancet Neurol 2014; 13:710-726.
  2. Marqués-Fernández VE, Sánchez-Tocino H, Escudero-Caro MT, Cancho-Candela R, García-Zamora M. Visual impairment due to Lissencephaly. Neuroophthalmology 2016; 40:229-233.
  3. Hung PC, Wang HS, Chou ML, Lin KL, Hsieh MY, Wong AM. Clinical and neuroimaging findings in children with gray matter heterotopias: A single institution experience of 36 patients. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2016; 20:732-737.

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