Holoprosencephaly with cyclopia and otocephaly
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Holoprosencephaly (HPE, once known as arhinencephaly) is a cephalic disorder in which the prosencephalon (the forebrain of the embryo) fails to develop into two hemispheres. Normally, the forebrain is formed and the face begins to develop in the fifth and sixth weeks of human pregnancy. The condition also occurs in other species, as with Cy, the Cyclops kitten.
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This video covers holoprosencephaly, a cephalic disorder in which the forebrain of the embryo fails to develop into two hemispheres. The description notes that the forebrain and face normally begin to develop in the fifth and sixth weeks of pregnancy, and that the condition also occurs in other species.
Key points
- Explains holoprosencephaly and failed forebrain division
- Covers normal forebrain and face development timing as described
- Notes the condition occurs in other species as well
Video Overview
This video presents “Holoprosencephaly with cyclopia and otocephaly” — Holoprosencephaly (HPE, once known as arhinencephaly) is a cephalic disorder in which the prosencephalon (the forebrain of the embryo) fails to develop into two hemispheres. Normally, the forebrain is formed and the face begins to develop. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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