Hydranencephaly in a twin gestation

Obstet Gynecol. 1979 Sep;54(3):369-71.

Abstract

Hydranencephaly in a twin gestation was demonstrated prenatally by ultrasonography and confirmed following delivery by cranial computerized axial tomography (CAT). Prenatal diagnosis of intracranial anomalies is possible with the use of ultrasonography. This is the third report of the occurrence of hydranencephaly in a twin gestation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anencephaly / diagnosis*
  • Diseases in Twins*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydranencephaly / diagnosis*
  • Hydranencephaly / pathology
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography*