A cerebral developmental malformation that results in intractable EPILEPSY usually requiring surgery. FCDT is classified histologically into 2 subtypes: a type without balloon cells (Type IIA); and a type with balloon cells (Type IIB). Germline mutations in the TSC1 gene have been identified. OMIM: 607341
Also Known As:
Cortical Dysplasia of Taylor with Balloon Cells; Cortical dysplasia of Taylor; FCDT; Focal Cortical Dysplasia of Taylor, Type IIa; Focal Cortical Dysplasia of Taylor, Type IIb; Focal Cortical Dysplasia, Type II; Focal cortical dysplasia, type 2