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Intrauterine fetal death of one of twins, coexisting with hydranencephaly in the surviving co-twin: a case report.

Authors :
Olowu JA
Lagunju IA
Tongo OO
Atalabi M
Source :
West African journal of medicine [West Afr J Med] 2006 Jul-Sep; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 246-8.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Hydranencephaly, a relatively rare malformation of the brain, is characterised by absence of the cerebral hemispheres and their replacement by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid. It is one of the recognised forms of intracranial malformations associated with intrauterine fetal demise of one of twins in monochorionic twin gestation. This report illustrates the development of hydranencephaly in a surviving twin sequel to intrauterine fetal demise of the co-twin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0189-160X
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
West African journal of medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17191429
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4314/wajm.v25i3.28288