| Developmental Malformations Occasionally, something may disrupt the brain's normal development process. A fetus's brain may fail to develop the usual number of brain cells, communication between brain cells may be impaired, or brain cells may not migrate to the appropriate areas. Causes of these malformations are frequently unknown, but can include genetic disorders, chromosome abnormalities with either too much or too little genetic material, or faulty blood supply to the brain. Developmental brain malformations in the areas of the brain which control voluntary movement may cause cerebral palsy. Web Resources for Developmental Brain Malformations: Developmental Disorders Introduction - Michigan State University Developmental Brain Malformations - Google Search |
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