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Embryonic Development: Understanding Congenital Anomalies through Embryogenesis, Study notes of Medicine

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A synopsis of critical steps in embryogenesis from an anatomic perspective, explaining the relationships between organ system concerns and congenital anomalies. the first to third weeks of embryonic development, including fertilization, blastocyst formation, and gastrulation, as well as their consequences for fetal management and development.

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BIOL 6505 − INTRODUCTION TO FETAL MEDICINE
3. EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT
Arlet G. Kurkchubasche, M.D.
INTRODUCTION
Embryology – the field of study that pertains to the developing organism/human
Basic embryology –usually taught in the chronologic sequence of events. These events are the
basis for understanding the congenital anomalies that we encounter in the fetus, and help
explain the relationships to other organ system concerns. Below is a synopsis of some of the
critical steps in embryogenesis from the anatomic rather than molecular basis. These concepts
will be more intuitive and evident in conjunction with diagrams and animated sequences. This
text is a synopsis of material provided in Langman’s Medical Embryology, 9th ed.
First week – ovulation to fertilization to implantation
Fertilization restores
1) the diploid number of chromosomes,
2) determines the chromosomal sex and
3) initiates cleavage.
Cleavage of the fertilized ovum results in mitotic divisions generating blastomeres that
form a 16-cell morula. The dense morula develops a central cavity and now forms the
blastocyst, which restructures into 2 components. The inner cell mass forms the
embryoblast and outer cell mass the trophoblast.
Consequences for fetal management: Variances in cleavage, i.e. splitting of the zygote at
various stages/locations - leads to monozygotic twinning with various relationships of the fetal
membranes. Cleavage at later weeks will lead to conjoined twinning.
Second week: the week of twos – marked by bilaminar germ disc formation.
Commences with blastocyst partially embedded in endometrial stroma
Trophoblast forms –
1) cytotrophoblast – mitotic cells that coalesce to form
2) syncytiotrophoblast – erodes into maternal tissues, forms lacunae which are
critical to development of the uteroplacental circulation. Cytotrophoblast then forms
primary villi protruding into syncytium.
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BIOL 6505 − INTRODUCTION TO FETAL MEDICINE

3. EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Arlet G. Kurkchubasche, M.D.

INTRODUCTION

Embryology – the field of study that pertains to the developing organism/human Basic embryology – usually taught in the chronologic sequence of events. These events are the basis for understanding the congenital anomalies that we encounter in the fetus, and help explain the relationships to other organ system concerns. Below is a synopsis of some of the critical steps in embryogenesis from the anatomic rather than molecular basis. These concepts will be more intuitive and evident in conjunction with diagrams and animated sequences. This text is a synopsis of material provided in Langman’s Medical Embryology, 9 th ed. First week – ovulation to fertilization to implantation Fertilization restores

  1. the diploid number of chromosomes,
  2. determines the chromosomal sex and
  3. initiates cleavage. Cleavage of the fertilized ovum results in mitotic divisions generating blastomeres that form a 16-cell morula. The dense morula develops a central cavity and now forms the blastocyst, which restructures into 2 components. The inner cell mass forms the embryoblast and outer cell mass the trophoblast. Consequences for fetal management: Variances in cleavage, i.e. splitting of the zygote at various stages/locations - leads to monozygotic twinning with various relationships of the fetal membranes. Cleavage at later weeks will lead to conjoined twinning. Second week: the week of twos – marked by bilaminar germ disc formation. Commences with blastocyst partially embedded in endometrial stroma Trophoblast forms –
  4. cytotrophoblast – mitotic cells that coalesce to form
  5. syncytiotrophoblast – erodes into maternal tissues, forms lacunae which are critical to development of the uteroplacental circulation. Cytotrophoblast then forms primary villi protruding into syncytium.

Embryoblast forms epiblast and hypoblast which constitute the “bilaminar disc”.

  1. epiblast layers – give rises to the amniotic cavity superior to it
  2. hypoblast layer gives rise to the primitive yolk sac/ extracoelomic cavity. Cells from the yolk sac will form the extraembryonic mesoderm which forms the chorionic cavity Consequences to fetal development: Site of embedding on the anterior or posterior uterine wall may have consequences to fetal accessibility. Ectopic implantation constitutes risk to fetus and mother. Third week – trilaminar germ disc stage Gastrulation: the process that establishes 3 germ cell layers Event begins with formation of primitive streak on surface of epiblast. This has an orientation with the cephalic end marked by the primitive node and pit Epiblast cells migrate to the primitive streak detach and slip underneath in process called invagination, thereby displacing the hypoblast and becoming the endoderm. Another layer of cells forms between this endoderm and the eipblast- these form the mesoderm and the remaining epiblast now is referred to as the ectoderm. Invaginating cells that migrate cephalad to form the prechodal plate which will become important in the induction of the forebrain. It is located close to the buccopharnyngeal membrane (tightly adherent ectoderm and endoderm cells) that will form the opening of the oral cavity. Migrating cells then form the notochord extending from the prechordal plate cranially to the primitive pit caudally. Where the pit forms the indentation in the epiblast – the neurenteric canal temporarily connects the amniotic and yolk sac cavities. The Cloacal membrane is formed at the caudal end of the embryonic disk- formed by tightly adherent ecto- and endoderm. Establishment of body axes, laterality and fate map concept - see chapter 3 (Genetics and embryology). Clinical consequences of errors at this stage of development Anterior midline of germ disc subject to necrosis from high dose alcohol – explains midline craniofacial features and holoprosencephaly. Insufficient mesoderm formation in caudal aspect of embryo - caudal dysgenesis – evident in utero as hypoplasia lower limbs, vertebral anomalies, GU anomalies Errors in laterality sequences may lead to situs inversus.

Derivatives of the mesodermal layer Proliferation of the mesodermal germ layer results

  1. paraxial mesoderm – close to midline
  2. intermediate mesoderm and
  3. lateral mesoderm which divides into a) splanchnic/visceral mesoderm continuous with mesoderm of yolk sac or b) somatic/parietal mesoderm along amnion mesoderm
  4. Paraxial mesoderm – organizes into segments in craniocaudal sequence forming somites, each of which has its own sclerotome (cartilage and bone), myotome ( muscle) and dermatome(skin) and nerve component.
  5. Intermediate mesoderm forms segmental and unsegmented masses that ultimately generate components of the urogenital system.
  6. lateral plate mesoderm – splits into parietal and visceral layers. The parietal mesoderm along with overlying ectoderm will form the lateral and ventral abdominal wall, while that surrounding the intraembryonic cavity form the mesothelial membranes lining the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial cavities. The visceral layer with the underlying endoderm will form the wall of the gut, or form the serous membranes around the organs. Vasculogenesis originates in the mesoderm, which is the source for both the precursors to the vessels as well as the hematopoietic stem cells. Once a primary vascular bed is established angiogenesis describes the process of sprouting new vessels from existing ones. Derivatives of the endodermal layer This cell population covers the ventral surface of the embryo and forms the roof of the yolk sac. As the craniocaudal folding occurs, more of this lining gets folded into the embryo and 3 regions of the primitive gut are described.
  7. The foregut – from the buccopharyngeal membrane to the liver bud
  8. The hindgut which terminates in the cloacal membrane
  9. The midgut in between which remains connected to the yolk sac via the vitelline duct As development progresses the endoderm will give rise to the a) epithelial lining of the respiratory tract b) the parenchyma of thyroid, parathyroid, liver and pancreas c) reticular stroma of tonsils and thymus d) epithelial lining of bladder and urethra e) epithelial lining of tympanic cavity and auditory tube

Third month to Birth – the fetal period Maturation of tissues and organs. In contrast to preceding months in which the head presented the region of greatest growth, the remainder of the body accelerates it’s growth. At three months:

  1. The face becomes more human as the eyes move to the ventral aspect and the ears come to lie laterally.
  2. Limbs attain relative lengths as compared to rest of body.
  3. Ossification centers appear and
  4. External genitalia are such that the gender can be identified.
  5. The intestine, which had herniated into the umbilical cord has returned to the abdominal cavity after the 12th^ week. During the 4 th and 5 th months the fetus lengthens but does not increase its weight substantially, attaining 500gm by the end of the 5 th month, at which time fetal movements are perceived by the mother. During the 2 nd half, fetal weight increases with the majority of weight gain during the last 2.5 months when the fetus gains 50% of its full-term weight. Several congenital anomalies are associated with intrauterine growth restriction and the tendency to preterm delivery. Preterm delivery of an infant with congenital anomalies is further complicated by the immature respiratory and nervous systems, which have not yet established coordination. At the end of the 9th^ month the skull has the largest circumference of all body parts, a fact taken into account when considering the delivery of infants with tumors, or those with abdominal wall defects. Fetal membranes and placenta The trophoblast has villi anchored in the mesoderm of the chorionic plate and that are attached peripherally to the maternal deciduas via the outer cytotrophoblast shell. These villous stems branch and ultimately the fetal and maternal circulations come in close proximity as cytotrophoblastic cells and connective tissue cells disappear. As the pregnancy advances the villi on the embryonic pole proliferate a forming the chorion frondosum while those at the opposite pole deteriorate and form the chorion leave (smooth). The decidua is the functional layer of the endometrium which is shed during parturition. The decidua over the chorion frondosum, the decidua basalis is rich in lipid and glycogen containing cells whereas the deciduas capsularis at the abembryonic pole degenerates allowing the chorion leave to come in contact and to fuse with the uterine wall (decidua parietalis) on the opposite side of the uterus, thereby obliterating the uterine lumen. Therefore the functional components of the placenta are the chorion frondosum and the decidua basalis. Fusion of the amnion and chorion to form the amnio-chorionic membrane obliterates the chorionic cavity. It is this membrane that ruptures during labor releasing the amniotic fluid.