Septo-optic dysplasia with closed lip schizencephaly

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Seizures and developmental delay.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

There is an absence of the septum pellucidum, with relative enlargement of the lateral ventricles. There is a closed-lip defect at the left frontoparietal junction. No intracranial mass lesions. The remainder of the brain parenchyma is within normal limits.

Case Discussion

Typical imaging findings of septo-optic dysplasia with left frontoparietal closed-lip schizencephaly.

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