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About brain malformations
Brain malformations, also known as malformations of cortical development, are disorders in which the brain does not develop normally before birth.
In some cases, brain malformations can be genetic and run in the family; in other cases they can result from problems during pregnancy.
Examples of brain malformations include:
- lissencephaly
- Walker-Warburg syndrome
- polymicrogyria
- pachygyria
- microcephaly
- hemimegalencephaly
- schizencephaly
- agenesis of corpus callosum
- heterotopia
Answers for your family
The diagnosis of a brain malformation often leaves families with questions and looking for more information. These conditions are rare and little information is typically available.
For the Comprehensive Brain Malformation Program, we have combined our different specialties of neurology, genetics, genetic counseling and research to provide a more comprehensive approach to working with children and adults with brain malformations.
Our team
Our team of doctors can review a diagnosis and study results, as well as discuss potential treatment options for neurological symptoms. Additionally, patients and families can meet with a genetic counselor to learn about the inheritance of brain malformations.
We can also provide information about participating in a research study looking for genes involved in brain development.
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