J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1994 Apr;37(4):547-552.

A Case of Hydranencephaly Combined with Twin Pregnancy

• Choi HJ
• Park JK
• Lim HT
• Kim JS
• Sin HK
• Ku CH
• Lee SY

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.

MeSH Terms

Brain
Brain Stem
Cerebrum
Humans
Hydranencephaly*
Mesencephalon
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Twin*
Twins*