Undiagnosed Schizencephaly Presenting as Breakthrough Seizures
Author Information
Author(s): Coacci John DO, Viccellio Peter MD
Primary Institution: Stony Brook Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of schizencephaly to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Schizencephaly is a rare congenital neurodevelopmental disorder that can lead to intractable epilepsy.
- Computed tomography revealed significant brain anomalies in the patient.
- Emergency physicians should consider social determinants of health when evaluating patients.
Takeaway
A young man had seizures because he had a rare brain condition called schizencephaly that was never diagnosed before. Doctors found it using special brain scans.
Methodology
The patient underwent computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose the condition.
Potential Biases
No conflicts of interest or biases were reported by the authors.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 19-year-old male immigrant from Haiti.
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