Tag: brain malformation

  • Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly

    Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly Definition and Description of Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly is a severe form of holoprosencephaly—a brain malformation that occurs when the forebrain does not properly separate into the two hemispheres. This condition is characterized by significant developmental issues which stem from improper formation of the brain and facial features. Individuals suffering…

  • Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

    Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Definition and Description of Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC) is a congenital condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of the corpus callosum, the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This essential brain structure facilitates communication between the two sides, playing…