I plan to review the types of defects caused by gestational hyperthermia. Hyperthermia‐induced malformations in animals and humans involve many organs and structures, particularly the central nervous system, as well… Click to show full abstract
I plan to review the types of defects caused by gestational hyperthermia. Hyperthermia‐induced malformations in animals and humans involve many organs and structures, particularly the central nervous system, as well as other defects. The type of defect is related to the timing of the hyperthermic insult, and the underlying mechanisms include cell death, membrane disruption, vascular disruption, and placental infarction.
               
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