Abstract:The pathological processes of the central nervous system, intrinsic or extrinsic, occurring during the embryonic period are the most common cause of pregnancy termination. The defects of the neural tube which is primitive form of brain and spinal cord are the most common central nervous system (CNS) malformations. In some defects the fetus continues to develop and results in the birth of a child with sever mental and physical deficiencies. The corpus callosum is the largest white matter tract connecting the tw… Show more
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