about dcc
Basic information about dysgenesis of the corpus callosum
About DCC & ACC
What is Dysgenesis of the Corpus Callosum?
DCC is the umbrella term for various types of brain malformations that occur before birth and involve the corpus callosum. The corpus callosum connects the two halves of the brain. DCC is called “agenesis” when some (partial ACC) or all (complete ACC) of the corpus callosum is absent. When the corpus callosum forms but is abnormally thin, it is called ‘hypogenesis’ or ‘hypoplasia.’
How is DCC diagnosed?
DCC can only be diagnosed by a brain scan (MRI, CT, or ultrasound).
What causes DCC?
Disruptions in development of the corpus callosum occur between the 5th and 16th weeks of pregnancy. Multiple factors can disrupt this development including: prenatal infections and viruses, genetic abnormalities, toxic metabolic conditions, and blockage of the growth of the corpus callosum (for example, cysts).
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