A newborn has a CT scan of the brain to identify a cause of seizures. The scan showed no convolutions (gyri)of the cerebral cortex. She has
A)lissencephaly.
B)anencephaly.
C)spina bifida.
D)leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.

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Lissencephaly is a rare neurological disorder where the brain lacks convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral cortex. This condition can cause seizures, developmental delays, and other neurological issues. Anencephaly is a condition where the brain and skull do not develop properly, and spina bifida is a condition where the neural tube does not close properly during fetal development, leading to spinal cord defects. Leaking of cerebrospinal fluid can indicate a different issue, such as a brain injury or tumor, but is not related to the lack of convolutions seen in the CT scan of this newborn's brain.

A Newborn Has a CT Scan of the Brain to Identify