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. 2003 Apr;24(4):724–733.

TABLE 1:

Histopathologic Classification of FCD

Classification Characteristics
Architectural dysplasia Heterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination
Cytoarchitectural dysplasia Heterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons
Taylor’s FCD
 Without balloon cells Heterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons Dysmorphic neurons
 With balloon cells Heterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons Dysmorphic neurons Balloon cells