1.) To understand the development of the brain and how aberrations in cell proliferation, migration, and organization result in various morphological phenotypes.
2.) Recognize salient MRI features of these disorders and be able to differentiate between various malformations of cortical development.
Embryology
Classification of Disorders
MRI Features of Cortical Dysgenesis
Distinguishing Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis
1. Hemimegalencephaly
2. Lissencephaly
3. Heterotopia
4. Focal Cortical Dysplasia
5. Polymicrogyria
6. Schizencephaly
Self Assessment Quiz
Hashemi-Zonouz, T,
Jeun, B,
Bronen, R,
Malformations of Cortical Development: Tutorial & Self Assessment . Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012029.html