Normal and abnormal development of the central nervous system II.
In this brief review, I have summarized some of the 'normal' events as found in fetal autopsy material and depicted the prevalence of several specific pathological abnormalities as well as their risk factors.
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Children's Hospital, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000098:blood supply / Q000196:embryology*; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008833:Microcirculation; D009186:Myelin Sheath; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic; D009474:Neurons / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy