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Curvilinear subcortical heterotopia

MedGen UID:
1692121
Concept ID:
C5139315
Finding
Synonym: Giant heterotopia
 
HPO: HP:0032395

Definition

Large subcortical heterotopia of variable morphology with streaks and swirls. These always connect to the overlying cortex in at least one, but usually in multiple, locations. Spaces with the signal intensity of CSF are usually seen within the heterotopia. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVCurvilinear subcortical heterotopia

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