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Prenatal diagnosis of Aicardi Syndrome

K Karl, KS Heling, R Chaoui · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10

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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
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K Karl, KS Heling, R Chaoui
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Heft 10 / 2013
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Erschienen: 2013-10-14 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-0033-1355015

Zusammenfassung

Purpose: To describe features characteristic for the possible presence of Aicardi Syndrome in the fetus. This syndome is a rare disorder occurring only in girls and characterized by the triad of dysgenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC), lacunae of the retina and infantile spasms associated with severe handicap. Whereas an ACC can be diagnosed in the fetus, the other criteria can be recognized after birth. Recently, however, additional signs were accepted as major and minor criteria and include brain asymmetry with polymicrogyria, intracerebral cysts (interhemispheric, choroid plexus cysts), ventriculomegaly, micr…

Schlagworte

Aicardi Syndrome Choroid Diagnosis Corpus Callosum After Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound