[Agenesis of corpus callosum - a review]

The subject herein discussed is malformations about which information abounds. This is due to constant improvements in approaches to obtaining such information through images generated by modern imaging technology. As the examination of structures at hand progresses, so does the possibility for precise imaging diagnostics. Agenesis of the corpus callosum is one those subtle and difficult to detect malformations which are currently becoming subjects of research. Agenesis of the corpus callosum is a brain anomaly with incidence of occurrence from 0.05 to 0.7%. It could be either observed in 49% of cases unaccompanied by other conditions or accompanied by other anomaly syndromes. This cerebral malformation is usually diagnosed post partum in children suffering from epilepsy or behaviour or cognitive disorders. In consideration of the necessity of early fetal abnormality detection and the conduct of the obstetrician in a social aspect, the above-mentioned is a prerequisite which makes discussions necessary. Constant up-dating and discussions allow periodic revision and optimizations of prenatal diagnostics.