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a case of type II lissencephaly; Walker-Earburg syndrome.
Ae Yong Kim, Jung Ho Lee, Yong Sub Kim, Kyeng Sook Cho, Jong Dai Jo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(11):1598-1604.   Published online November 30, 1991
Lissencephaly is a rare abnormality of brain development characterized by incomplete neuronal migration and a smooth cerebral surface. Three types of lissencephaly are recognized. Type I is characterized by microcephaly and dysmorphic facies. Type II usually lacks characteristic facies but exhibits macrocephaly from hydrocephalus, eye anomaly, and/or congenital muscular dystrophies. Type III is characterized by microcephaly without any characteristic dysmorphic facial features. We have experienced...