Tag: Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida: Definition and Description of Spina Bifida: Spina bifida is a congenital disorder that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly. This condition is characterized by the incomplete closure of the neural tube, which becomes the spine. Spina bifida is classified into several types, the most common being spina bifida…
Hydrocephalus, Congenital
Hydrocephalus, Congenital Definition and Description of Hydrocephalus, Congenital Hydrocephalus, Congenital is a neurological condition characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the cavities of the brain, known as ventricles. This condition occurs at birth or develops soon after due to malformations in the brain’s structure, leading to an imbalance between the production and…
Arnold-Chiari Malformation
Arnold-Chiari Malformation Definition and Description of Arnold-Chiari Malformation Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by the displacement of the brain tissue into the spinal canal. Specifically, it occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance, descends through the foramen magnum—the opening at the base of the…