Multiple Choice
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.
Correct Answer:
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