Antenatal Imaging of a Near-Term Fetus with Primary Acalvaria

Peter Raupp; Michael Nork; Inge Kappel

doi:10.1055/s-2003-42692

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 2003; 20(6): 293-296
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42692

Antenatal Imaging of a Near-Term Fetus with Primary Acalvaria

Peter Raupp¹ , Michael Nork² , Inge Kappel³

¹Department of Pediatrics, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
²Department of Radiology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
³Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

ABSTRACT

We report a near-term fetus with primary acalvaria, an extremely rare malformation characterized by the complete absence of the membranous neurocranium. Sonographic findings were considered consistent with this condition, which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. Spontaneous vaginal delivery resulted in a fresh stillbirth, with an intact cranial sac.

KEYWORDS

Acrania - newborn - magnetic resonance imaging - sonography

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