Definition
A group of disorders of brain development and function that are present at birth. Congenital brain defects may be caused by inherited genetic defects, spontaneous mutations within the genes of the embryo, fetal trauma, effects on the embryo due to the mother's drug or alcohol use, maternal diabetes mellitus or intrauterine infections including cytomegalovirus, rubella, herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
URL Name
YF-3000-1300-150
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.1300-150
Parent Code
YF-3000.1300
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-1300-150
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-1300
Use References
Congenital Brain Damage, Congenital Brain Injuries, Congenital Brain Injury, Congenital Brain Malformations
Publication Status
Online