Koplay M, Onbas O, Alper F, Borekci B. Prenatal MRI findings of polycystic kidney disease associated with holoprosencephaly.
Korean J Radiol 2009;
10:307-9. [PMID:
19412520 PMCID:
PMC2672187 DOI:
10.3348/kjr.2009.10.3.307]
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Abstract
Holoprosencephaly (HPE) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) are genetically heterogeneous anomalies which can make up part of various syndromes or chromosomal anomalies. Due to the rapid lethality prognosis, early and precise prenatal diagnosis would be of great value. This case report describes extensive PKD involvement, already present in utero, in a patient with HPE and subdural effusion visible by MR imaging. The detailed anatomic information obtained by the MR imaging can guide the surgical planning and can aid antenatal counseling.
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