What is schizencephaly?

Schizencephaly is a congenital brain defect characterized by abnormal formation in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. Some characteristics include developmental delays, seizures, and decreased muscle tone.

How do members experience schizencephaly?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with schizencephaly*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for schizencephaly*

Who has schizencephaly on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 5
20s 4
30s 2
40s 1
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 9