Congenital brain diseases
Congenital brain diseases
Congenital brain defects are abnormalities in the brain that are present at birth. There are many different types of these defects. They can vary greatly from mild to severe conditions. The brain begins to form in the first month after conception and will continue to form and develop throughout pregnancy. The development of the brain begins with a small, special plate of cells on the surface of the embryo. These cells grow and form the different regions of the brain.
What does it mean to have a congenital brain defect?
Congenital brain defects are abnormalities in the brain that are present at birth. There are many different types of these defects. They can vary greatly from mild to severe conditions.
The brain begins to form in the first month after conception and will continue to form and develop throughout pregnancy. The development of the brain begins with a small, special plate of cells on the surface of the embryo. These cells grow and form the different regions of the brain.
When this process is disturbed or interrupted, it can cause structural defects in the brain and skull. Normal brain function can be impaired even if only the skull’s growth is upset.
