[Hydranencephaly and congenital toxoplasmosis. Apropos of 4 cases]

D Plantaz; A Joannard; B Pasquier; M Bost; A Beaudoing

[Hydranencephaly and congenital toxoplasmosis. Apropos of 4 cases]

Pediatrie. 1987;42(3):161-5.

[Article in French]

Authors

D Plantaz¹, A Joannard, B Pasquier, M Bost, A Beaudoing

Affiliation

¹ Clinique Médicale Infantile, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Grenoble, France.

PMID: 3658617

Abstract

Four cases of congenital toxoplasmosis with hydranencephaly are reported. The anatomic lesions are the consequence of ischemic necrosis and foetal hydrocephalus. The risk of such lesions is highest during the second trimester of pregnancy. The preventive steps against congenital toxoplasmosis are recalled.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

Anencephaly / etiology*
Female
Humans
Hydranencephaly / etiology*
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
Prenatal Diagnosis
Risk Factors
Toxoplasmosis / complications
Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / complications*
Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / prevention & control