General Remarks

Congenital malformations of central nervous system

Junya Konishi
Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University

Abstract

　　There are many congenital malformations in the central nervous system（CNS）which can be visualized clearly on brain MRI. However, it is not easy to understand their complex developmental processes. For approaching congenital malformations, it is vital to have some knowledge of the basic principles underlying CNS development. In this review, I describe the MRI findings of the major malformations with an outline of CNS development to make their processes more easily understood.

Keywords：Congenital malformation, Brain MRI