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Focal cortical dysplasia of Taylor MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025
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