Brain Diffusion Abnormalities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

2008222 citationsJournal Article

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Catherine Lebel · University of Alberta

Carmen Rasmussen · University of Alberta

Katy Wyper · University of Alberta

Lindsay Walker · University of Alberta

Gail Andrew · University of Alberta

Jerome Y. Yager · University of Alberta

Christian Beaulieu ·

Abstract

These results demonstrate diffusion abnormalities in FASD beyond the corpus callosum and suggest that several specific white matter regions, particularly commissural and temporal connections, and deep gray matter areas of the brain are sensitive to prenatal alcohol exposure.

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Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

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Published in: Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research

Volume 32, Issue 10, pp. 1732-1740

DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2008.00750.x

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Brain Diffusion Abnormalities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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