Category Ultrasonography

Holoprosencephaly

KEY FACTS Terminology Alobar holoprosencephaly (HPE) implies complete or nearly complete lack of cerebral hemisphere separation You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…

Cephalocele

KEY FACTS Terminology Defect in skull with protrusion of intracranial structures Encephalocele: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), brain tissue, and meninges Meningocele: Meninges and CSF You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…

Brain and Spine

EMBRYOLOGY AND ANATOMY Key Embryological Concepts Multiple processes occur during embryological development of brain and spine Neurulation : Ectodermal cells form midline neural plate in which folds develop then fuse to create a tube with openings at either end Neurulation…