期刊
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
卷 31, 期 2, 页码 239-245出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2006.09.006
关键词
fetal alcohol syndrome; prenatal alcohol exposure; fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; teratogenesis; brain imaging; basal ganglia; corpus callosum; cerebellum; magnetic resonance imaging
资金
- NIAAA NIH HHS [R01AA010417, T32AA013525, T32 AA013525, R01 AA010417] Funding Source: Medline
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM [T32AA013525, R01AA010417] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
Heavy prenatal alcohol exposure causes permanent structural alterations to the brain and can lead to numerous cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Consistent with many of the neuropsycho logical and behavioral deficits that have been reported, neuroirnaging studies reveal a pattern of structural abnormalities associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. This chapter systematically reviews structural anomalies by brain region, identifying cognitive and behavioral correlates when relevant. The consensus shows that in addition to the overall reduction of brain size, prominent brain shape abnormalities have been observed, with narrowing in the parietal region and reduced brain growth in portions of the frontal lobe. Commensurating with these anomalies, volumetric and tissue density findings cite disproportionate reductions in the parietal lobe, cerebellar vermis, corpus callosum, and the caudate nucleus, suggesting that certain areas of the brain may be especially vulnerable to prenatal alcohol exposure. In sum, neuroirnaging techniques have greatly advanced our understanding of brain-behavior relationships in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and hopefully will lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for those affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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