Iniencephalic Fetus Detected on Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Onal T., Afacan G. O., ANIK Y., AKANSEL G.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEURORADIOLOGY, vol.5, no.4, pp.253-255, 2016 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 5 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0036-1597659
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEURORADIOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
• Page Numbers: pp.253-255
• Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Fetal iniencephaly is an uncommon neural tube anomaly characterized by fixed retroflexion of the head, an occipital defect, and cervicothoracic rachischisis. Polyhydramnios and elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein are present in most cases. Fetal iniencephaly can be detected on antenatal ultrasonography. If undiagnosed prenatally, it may result in a difficult delivery as well a multitude of postnatal problems for both the patient and the family. Early antenatal diagnosis is therefore important. We present a case of iniencephaly detected on ultrasonography and fetal magnetic resonance imaging.