Grey Matter Heterotopia is a rare clinical entity and its presentation can vary with age. While it usually presents with seizures or behavioural problems, it can seldom present as a stroke mimic. We aim to highlight this rare condition as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with stroke-like symptoms.
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