Cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae

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Cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae
Cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae
Cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae
Cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae

Embryologically the cavum vergae and cavum septum pellucidum are a single cavity called the cavum corpus callosum. It lies in the midline of the brain under the corpus callosum. It is present in 100% of fetuses at 6 months gestation but in only 30% at term. It is seen in approximately 0.4% of individuals at all ages. This cavity contains cerebrospinal fluid that does not usually communicate. Loosely associated with schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic brain trauma.