Title: Antenatal Diagnosis of Hydranencephaly: A case report
Authors: N. Mekkaoui, M. Bendahhou Idrissi, M.K.Saoud, N. Mamouni, S. Errarhay, C. Bouchikhi, A.Banani
Volume: 5
Issue: 11
Pages: 11-14
Publication Date: 2021/11/28
Abstract:
Hydranencephaly is a rare congenital brain malformation, which manifests itself by the absence of development of the cerebral hemispheres and their replacement by cerebrospinal fluid (1). We report a case of antenatal diagnosis of hydranencephaly made by obstetrical ultrasound at 32 weeks of amenorrhoea. A first-degree consanguineous marriage was noted. The examination of the newborn showed a macrocrania and the diagnosis was confirmed by a brain scan. The therapeutic choices remained limited to treatments including a cerebrospinal fluid diversion.