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Schizencephaly MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Schizencephaly
Tree Number(s)
C10.500.507.500.750
C16.131.666.507.500.750
Unique ID
D065707
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D065707
Scope Note
Cortical malformations characterized by grey matter-lined cleft or cyst that extends from the EPENDYMA often to the PIA MATER outer surface. The grey matter that lines the cleft is often POLYMICROGYRIA. It is associated with developmental delay, motor disturbance and seizures.
Entry Term(s)
Schizencephalic Cleft
Schizencephalic Cyst
Public MeSH Note
2015; see Malformations of Cortical Development 2008-2014
History Note
2015 (2008); use Malformations of Cortical Development 2008-2014
Date Established
2015/01/01
Date of Entry
2014/06/26
Revision Date
2019/07/01
Schizencephaly Preferred
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