Infants with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Exhibit Thalamic Discrepancies in Early Brain Structure

Conclusions: Infants with CAH exhibit smaller thalamic regions from earl y life, suggesting a prenatal influence on brain development in CAH. Thalamic emergence at 8-14 weeks makes the region particularly vulnerable to changes in the intrauterine environment, with potential implications for later maturing brain regions. These changes may take time to manifest, meriting l ongitudinal study through adolescence in CAH.
Source: Hormone Research in Paediatrics - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research