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ArticleClinical neuroradiology2025

Focally Enlarged Perivascular Spaces in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Polymicrogyria-an MRI Study.

Maximilian Rauch, Karsten Lachner, Lea Frickel, Monika Lauer, Simon Jonas Adenauer, Elisabeth Neuhaus, Elke Hattingen, Luciana Porto

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Maximilian RauchInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. rauch@med.uni-frankfurt.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3971-7060
Karsten LachnerInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Lea FrickelInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Monika LauerInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Simon Jonas AdenauerDepartment of Radiology, Helios Klinikum Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, Von-Hompesch-Straße 1, 53123, Bonn, Germany.
Elisabeth NeuhausInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Elke HattingenInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Luciana PortoInstitute for Neuroradiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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Abstract

purposePolymicrogyria (PMG) is a cortical malformation frequently associated with epilepsy. Our aim was to investigate the frequency and conspicuity of enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVS) underneath dysplastic cortex as a potentially underrecognized feature of PMG in pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

methodsWe analyzed data from 28 pediatric and adolescent patients with PMG and a matched control group, ranging in age from 2 days to 21 years, who underwent MRI at 1.5T or 3T. T2-weighted MR images were examined for the presence of EPVS underneath the dysplastic cortex. The quantity of EPVS was graded from 0 to 4 (0: none, 1: < 10, 2: 11-20, 3: 21-40, 4: > 40 EPVS). We then compared the presence and quantity of EPVS to the matched controls in terms of total EPVS scores, and EPVS scores underneath the dysplastsic cortex depending on the age groups, the localization of PMG, and the MRI field strength.

resultsIn 23/28 (82%) PMG patients, EPVS spatially related to the dysplastic cortex were identified. EPVS scores were significantly higher in PMG patients compared to controls, independent from age or PMG location. No significant differences were observed in EPVS scores in patients examined at 1.5T compared to those examined at 3T.

conclusionEPVS underneath the dysplastic cortex were identified in 82% of patients. EPVS may serve as an important clue for PMG and a marker for cortical malformation.

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Glymphatic SystemMagnetic Resonance ImagingPolymicrogyriaAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleYoung AdultMagnetic resonance imagingMalformations of cortical developmentNeuroimagingPolymicrogyria

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PMCPMC11832560

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