Genetic Clues to Newborn Brain Fluid Condition
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have identified rare gene mutations linked to congenital cerebral ventriculomegaly, a condition involving fluid buildup in the brain. The study suggests these genetic factors are also associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.
Early detection and treatment of congenital cerebral ventriculomegaly (CCV) - when a fetus's fluid-filled brain ventricles swell due to a condition called hydrocephalus - can help clinicians prevent developmental or neurological disabilities in affected infants. New research led by investigators at Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute has identified some of the gene mutations involved in this condition, which is often seen alongside autism and other developmental disorders. The findings are published in Science Translational Medicine.
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