TABLE 1:

Histopathologic Classification of FCD

ClassificationCharacteristics
Architectural dysplasiaHeterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination
Cytoarchitectural dysplasiaHeterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons
Taylor’s FCD
 Without balloon cellsHeterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons Dysmorphic neurons
 With balloon cellsHeterotopic neurons in white matter Derangement of cortical lamination Giant neurons Dysmorphic neurons Balloon cells