Periventricular heterotopia is associated with abnormalities of the filamin1 gene on the X chromosome.
Neurons are generated near the ventricular zone but do not start the process of migration to their destinations. Instead, they are stuck and collect around the ventricles, giving rise to the distinct appearance on brain imaging.
There is no direct evidence linking smoking during pregnancy to Gray Matter Heterotopia. However, smoking during pregnancy has been associated with various adverse effects on fetal brain development and overall health. More research is needed to determine any potential links between smoking during pregnancy and Gray Matter Heterotopia.
More than 60% of all babies who have periventricular leukomalacia will actually develop cerebral palsy , particularly if the periventricular leukomalacia has been accompanied by intraventricular hemorrhage.
The ICD-10 code for periventricular white matter lesion is I69.819.
The expression of a Gene causes the synthesis of Its associated protein.
A gene that can be masked by another gene is referred to as a recessive gene. This means that the trait associated with the recessive gene is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
The Greek root word for "other space" is "heterotopia."
Cobblestone lissencephaly is associated with abnormalities in fukutin, a gene responsible for Fukuyama muscular dystrophy , a syndrome consisting of muscle weakness and cobblestone lissencephaly.
The periventricular region in the brain contains neural stem cells that can differentiate into various types of neurons and glial cells. These stem cells play a crucial role in neurogenesis and brain repair processes. Additionally, the periventricular region is involved in regulating cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation.
You would know if you had a dominant gene if you exhibit the trait associated with that gene. Dominant genes override recessive genes when inherited, so if you have a dominant gene, you will express the associated trait in your physical appearance or characteristics. A dominant gene will be expressed in the presence of a recessive gene.
A gene or DNA sequence having a known location on a chromosome and associated with a particular gene or trait. Genetic markers associated with certain diseases can be detected in the blood and used to determine whether an individual is at risk for developing a disease.
Periventricular leukomalacia can be diagnosed through cranial ultrasound, which allows the brain to be examined using ultrasound techniques through the soft spots, or fontanelles, in the baby's skull