Holoprosencephaly

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a complex brain malformation resulting from incomplete cleavage of the prosencephalon, occurring between the 18th and the 28th day of gestation and affecting both the forebrain and the face. It is estimated to occur in 1/16,000 live bir...

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Main Authors: Henry Catherine, Pasquier Laurent, Bendavid Claude, Dubourg Christèle, Odent Sylvie, David Véronique
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.OJRD.com/content/2/1/8