Segment of Gyrus of Cerebral Hemisphere (Left) (Segmentum gyri cerebri sinister)
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Anatomy
A cortical gyrus segment of the left cerebral hemisphere representing discrete functional neocortical folding for motor, sensory, or associative processing.
Clinical notes
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) within cortical gyral segments is a leading etiology of refractory focal epilepsy, treated by tailored surgical lesionectomy.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Segment of Gyrus of Cerebral Hemisphere (Left)?
A cortical gyrus segment of the left cerebral hemisphere representing discrete functional neocortical folding for motor, sensory, or associative processing.
Why is the Segment of Gyrus of Cerebral Hemisphere (Left) clinically important?
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) within cortical gyral segments is a leading etiology of refractory focal epilepsy, treated by tailored surgical lesionectomy.
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