Hydranencephaly

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abnormal head shape and developmental delay.

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Male

Brain

mri
  • marked supratentorial hydrocephalus with atrophy of both cerebral hemispheres except both temporal lobes and thalami

  • bilateral choroid plexus are present

  • preserved posterior fossa structures

  • intact falx cerebri

Case Discussion

Typical findings of hydranencephaly.

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