Hydranencephaly

Orpha code: 2177OMIM code:

Definition

A rare cerebral malformation characterized by an almost or complete lack of cortex, specifically the cerebral hemispheres, with the cranium and meninges completely intact. In most cases, death occurs in utero or in the first weeks of life. Developmental delay, drug-resistant seizures, spastic diplegia, severe growth failure, deafness and blindness are typical.

Disease data
Classification

Malformation syndrome

ORPHA code
2177
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
Q04.3
ICD11 code
LA05.62

No additional description.

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