Developmental changes in the cerebellar cortex and a possible relation to sudden infant death
Srch, M.
Soudni Lekarstvi 31(4): 49-53
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0371-1854 PMID: 3798170 Document Number: 268327
The cerebellum cortex was examined in 109 newborns, sucklings and children up to 5 years of age. The persistence of external granular layer was detected in nine suddenly decreased sucklings in comparison with individuals having died for other causes. In some cases the persistence of external granular layer may reflect incomplete postnatal development in relation to the given age and it may provide explanation of morphological and functional immaturity of central nervous system in a sudden suckling's death.