Microcephaly

A congenital abnormality in which the CEREBRUM is underdeveloped, the fontanels close prematurely, and, as a result, the head is small. (Desk Reference for Neuroscience, 2nd ed.)

Also Known As:

Severe Congenital Microcephaly; Congenital Microcephalies, Severe; Congenital Microcephaly, Severe; Microcephalies; Microcephalies, Severe Congenital; Microcephaly, Severe Congenital; Microlissencephalies; Severe Congenital Microcephalies; Microlissencephaly

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 751
- Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: 46
  - Craniofacial Abnormalities: 208
    - Microcephaly: 1507
Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Nervous System Malformations: 36
  - Malformations of Cortical Development: 383
    - Group I Malformations of Cortical Development
      - Microcephaly: 1507
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 960
- Congenital Abnormalities: 26404
  - Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: 46
    - Craniofacial Abnormalities: 208
      - Microcephaly: 1507
  - Nervous System Malformations: 36
    - Malformations of Cortical Development: 383
      - Group I Malformations of Cortical Development
        Microcephaly: 1507

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