@article {10.3844/amjsp.2012.228.230,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Schizencephaly: Case Report},
author = {Silveira, Juliana Oliveira Freitas and Oliveira, Fernanda Schettini de and Vares, Fernanda Arrua and Bello, Yanes Brum and Reis, Carlos Henrique Melo and Orsini, Marco and Junior, Peter Salem and Canedo Jr., Gilberto and Neto, Lino Sieiro and Bezerra, Amanda Julia Ramos and Machado, Dionis and Bastos, Victor Hugo and Catharino, Antonio Marcos da Silva},
volume = {3},
year = {2012},
month = {Aug},
pages = {228-230},
doi = {10.3844/amjsp.2012.228.230},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/amjsp.2012.228.230},
abstract = {Problem statement: Whereas schizencephaly is a malformation of cortical development which exact cause remains unknown, is almost entirely characterized by clefts extending from the pial surface to ependymal surface and could be unilateral or bilateral. Oftentimes, it also occurs in association with other abnormalities. Over the years, two types were described in literature, lips closed and open. Therefore, our intention is describe a case of schizencephaly  monitored by the Neurology Service of Nova Iguacu University Hospital. Approach: A 29-year old single male student, presenting clinical history of epilepsy since he was 23 years old (partial seizures with secondary generalization) showed a global delay in neuropsychomotor development. Results: The patient has been admitted in the emergency department and his seizures were controlled with IV diazepan, followed by phenobarbital and phenotoyn. CT scan has revealed a cortical maldevelopment described as bilateral schizencephaly. After these procedures,  he was released six days later, seizure-free, using carbamazepine and phenotyn. Conclusion: Is indeed that prognosis for individuals with schizencephaly varies depending on the size of the clefts and the neurological deficit degree. In general, treatment for individuals with schizencephaly usually consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy, treatment for seizures and, in a few cases complicated by hydrocephalus, a shunt is required.},
journal = {Current Research in Medicine},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}