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'''Hemihydranencephaly''' is a severe [[cephalic disorder]] characterized by complete or almost complete absence of the [[cerebral cortex]] with preservation of [[meninges]], [[basal ganglia]], [[pons]], [[Medulla oblongata|medulla]], [[cerebellum]], and [[falx]]. It is a special type of [[hydranencephaly]].
'''Hemihydranencephaly''' is a severe [[cephalic disorder]] characterized by complete or almost complete absence of the [[cerebral cortex]] with preservation of [[meninges]], [[basal ganglia]], [[pons]], [[Medulla oblongata|medulla]], [[cerebellum]], and [[falx]]. It is a special type of [[hydranencephaly]].



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Hemihydranencephaly

Hemihydranencephaly is a severe cephalic disorder characterized by complete or almost complete absence of the cerebral cortex with preservation of meninges, basal ganglia, pons, medulla, cerebellum, and falx. It is a special type of hydranencephaly.

It is a very rare disease. As it stands, only 7 cases have been reported.

References

  • Greco F, Finocchiaro M, Pavone P, Trifiletti RR, Parano E. Hemihydranencephaly: case report and literature review. J Child Neurol. 2001;16 :218–221