TITLE:
Schizencephaly: A Case Report and Review of Literature
AUTHORS:
Olusola P. Okunola, Olufemi K. Olaniyi, Eguaveon J. Oronsaye
KEYWORDS:
Open Lip Schizencephaly, Status Epilepticus, Seizure
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.12 No.5,
November
3,
2022
ABSTRACT: Schizencephaly
is a rare congenital malformation of the brain that could present with repeated seizures. We report a case of a
17-year-old boy who presented with status epilepticus. Further radiological
evaluation revealed unilateral
open lip schizencephaly. Seizure was well controlled
with anti-epileptic drug and there was no need for surgical intervention. This
case highlights the need
for prompt radiological evaluation of patients with seizures, especially in resource-limited settings where the high cost and
non-availability of such facilities might
be a major impediment.