A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4]
Hydranencephaly is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by the absence and replacement of the cerebral hemispheres with cerebrospinal fluid. Here, we present an ultrasonographic diagnosis of a case of a rare variant of fetal hydranencephaly at 38 weeks of gestation. Obstetric sonography revea...
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| author | Buddhika TB Wijerathne Geetha K Rathnayake Sisira K Ranaraja |
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| description | Hydranencephaly is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by the absence and replacement of the cerebral hemispheres with cerebrospinal fluid. Here, we present an ultrasonographic diagnosis of a case of a rare variant of fetal hydranencephaly at 38 weeks of gestation. Obstetric sonography revealed the absence of the cerebral cortex, thalami and basal ganglia with a disrupted falx and preserved posterior fossa structures. This is the first reported case of hydranencephaly with the absence of the thalami and basal ganglia, which was diagnosed prenatally. The diagnosis was confirmed with postnatal computed tomography. The early prenatal diagnosis allowed for prompt obstetric attention at a tertiary care hospital which had specialized pediatric facilities including prenatal counseling and support. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c945f87f3cac4516ac5df75172dcbd182022-12-22T00:06:10ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022013-01-01110.12688/f1000research.1-22.v21228A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4]Buddhika TB Wijerathne0Geetha K Rathnayake1Sisira K Ranaraja2Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri LankaObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo, Sri LankaObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri LankaHydranencephaly is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by the absence and replacement of the cerebral hemispheres with cerebrospinal fluid. Here, we present an ultrasonographic diagnosis of a case of a rare variant of fetal hydranencephaly at 38 weeks of gestation. Obstetric sonography revealed the absence of the cerebral cortex, thalami and basal ganglia with a disrupted falx and preserved posterior fossa structures. This is the first reported case of hydranencephaly with the absence of the thalami and basal ganglia, which was diagnosed prenatally. The diagnosis was confirmed with postnatal computed tomography. The early prenatal diagnosis allowed for prompt obstetric attention at a tertiary care hospital which had specialized pediatric facilities including prenatal counseling and support.http://f1000research.com/articles/1-22/v2Developmental & Pediatric NeurologyPregnancy, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Care |
| spellingShingle | Buddhika TB Wijerathne Geetha K Rathnayake Sisira K Ranaraja A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] F1000Research Developmental & Pediatric Neurology Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Care |
| title | A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] |
| title_full | A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] |
| title_fullStr | A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] |
| title_full_unstemmed | A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] |
| title_short | A rare variation of hydranencephaly: case report [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/y4] |
| title_sort | rare variation of hydranencephaly case report v2 ref status indexed http f1000r es y4 |
| topic | Developmental & Pediatric Neurology Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Care |
| url | http://f1000research.com/articles/1-22/v2 |
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