Chapter10 Flashcards
What are malformations
primary error of morphogenesis which there is an intrinsically abnormal developmental process
involves many gene loci
What are disruptions
result from secondary destrucion of an organ or body region that was normal in development
arise from extrinsic disturbances in morphogenesis
non-hertiable
amniotic bands are an example of what type birth defect
disruption
what are deformations
extrinsic disturbance of development
structural abnormalities
Give examples of birth deformitites
uterine constraint from small or malformed uterus
oligohydramnios causing clubfeet
What are birth defect sequences
cascade of anomalies triggered by one inititating aberration
Describe the cascade resulting from oligohydramnios
dec amniotic fluid
potter sequence of flattened facies, positional abnormalities of hands and feet, dislocated hips, lungs are hypoplastic, amnio nodosum (nodules in amnion)
What is agenesis
complete absence of organ and primordium
What is aplasia
absence of organ but one due to failure of development of the primordium
what is atresia
absence of an opening, usually hollow visceral organ
what is dysplasia
abnormal organization of cell sin context of malformation, NOT neoplasia
What type of anomalies result from defects in gametogensis
chromosomal abberations
what is commonly invovlved in single gene mutations
loss of function genes involved in organogenesis
what is the most common single gene loss of function mutation?
gain of function?
loss: holoprosencaphaly; hedgehog signaling
gain: achondroplasia
what are the environmental causes of anomalies
viruses, Rx and chemials, radiation, maternal diseases and multifactorial causes
What infection leads to cataracts, heart defects, deafness, retardation in infants? when is the greatest risk period?
rubella
shortly before conception to 16th week gestation
what virus is most at risk during 2nd trimester and what are the symptoms
cytomegalovirus
CNS, retardation, microcephaly, deafness and HSM
What does thalidomide do
down regulation of WNT with HOX genes leading to limb abnormalities
what can EtOH do to infants
severe structural changes, cognitive and behavioral defects, growth retardation, microcephaly, atrial septal defects, short palpebral fissure, maxillary hypoplasia
What development pathways are affected by EtOH
hedgehog and retinoic
what can be the result of tobacco use during pregnancy
spontaneous abortions, premature labor, placental changes, low birth weight, prone to SIDs
radiation during organogensis can lead to what
malformations, microcephaly, blindness, skull defects, spin bifida
what can be the result of maternal DM
maternal hyperglycemia inducing fetal hyperinsulinemia with increased body mass and fat, organomegaly, cardiac anomalies, neural tube defects and other CNS problems
Describe the periods of insult from teratogens during early embryonic phases
first 3 weeks after fertilization: death or abortion
btwn 3-9 wks: increases susceptibility
btwn 4-5 wks: peak susceptibility because organs are being made from germ layers