Focal Cortical Dysplasia

Preferred Label : Focal Cortical Dysplasia;

NCIt synonyms : FCD;

NCIt definition : A congenital cortical developmental abnormality characterized by focal architectural distortion of the cortical brain layers. It is associated with the presence of cytologic abnormalities including hypertrophic and dysmorphic neurons. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors and is often associated with epilepsy.;

Details

Origin ID

C201592;

UMLS CUI

C2938983;

Semantic type(s)
- Congenital Abnormality [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Focal Cortical Dysplasia [MeSH Descriptor]
- Focal cortical dysplasia [MedDRA LLT]
- Focal cortical dysplasia [HPO term]
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- Cellosaurus Disease Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Cellosaurus Terminology [NCIt concept]

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