What is cortical dysplasia?
Cortical dysplasia is a congenital abnormality where the neurons in an area of the brain failed to migrate in the proper formation in utero.
How do members experience cortical dysplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cortical dysplasia*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cortical dysplasia*
Who has cortical dysplasia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 32 |