Congenital malformations of the human brainstem.
Congenital disorders of the brainstem often result in multiple severe neurodevelopmental problems. With the advent of magnetic resonance imaging and discovery of genes directing brainstem formation, a more coherent clinical picture of these disorders is emerging. Proper evaluation, management, and counseling for these disorders rests on the clinician having a framework through which to approach them.
Child Neurology Section, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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Walsh
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods