A Case of Hydranencephaly Combined with Twin Pregnancy.
- Author:
Hong Ju CHOI
;
Jin Kil PARK
;
Hee Tag LIM
;
Jae Sam KIM
;
Hyo Kyung SIN
;
Chul Hoi KU
;
Son Young LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Brain;
Brain Stem;
Cerebrum;
Humans;
Hydranencephaly*;
Mesencephalon;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Twin*;
Twins*
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1994;37(4):547-552
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hydranencehaly is an abnormality consisting of complete or almost absence of the cerebral hemispheres, which are replaced by a large fluid-filled cavity. The midbrain and brain stem are relatively intact, and rudiments of frontal, temporal and occipital cortex may be present. We diagnosed it through the evaluation of clinical features, prenatal US (intrauterine pregnancy, 37 wks) and brain CT. Authors have experienced a case of hydranencephaly combined with twin pregnancy and reported with a brief literature review.
