OBJECTIVE Central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are the most common abnormalities of all malformations and can be diagnosed on routine prenatal ultrasonography (US). We aimed to find out fetal CNS anomaly rate in our clinic which is the referral center in the region. METHODS This is a retrospective study of 15000 pregnant women who were scanned for routine obstetric follow-up from January 20...

Objective: The present study was undertaken to explore the incidence of central nervous system anomalies in present geographical area. Method: Study includes 2000 consecutive pregnancies that have come for check up in second and third trimester with clinically relevant CNS malformations detectable by ultrasonography. Results: Analysis has revealed that there are 74 fetal anomalies in 34 fetuses...

The aim of this study were to describe and to compare structural central nervous system (CNS) anomalies detected by magnetic resonance image (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in individuals affected by midline facial defects with hypertelorism (MFDH) isolated or associated with multiple congenital anomalies (MCA). The investigation protocol included dysmorphological examination, skull and faci...

OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of hearing impairment in children with congenital anomalies of the central nervous system (CNS) by using detailed audiological evaluation methods. METHODS The patients were 78 children with congenital anomalies of the CNS with a mean age of 29.5 months. They had been observed for a mean period of 38.5 months. Hearing levels were evaluated behavioral observ...

Central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are frequent and often have an unfavorable outcome. Modern, highresolution ultrasound equipment has a unique potential in evaluating normal and abnormal anatomy of the fetal neural axis from the very early stages of development. However, identification of selected anomalies remains a challenge in many cases. In this report, we describe two cases of CNS ano...

Our patient was worked up for mild developmental delay associated with focal scalp alopecia at age 6, and was diagnosed with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (also known as Haberland or Fishman syndrome), a rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by skin lesions (most commonly focal alopecia with or without underlying lipoma), ocular lesions, and CNS anomalies. CNS anomalies are usually ...

Congenital anomalies of the optic disc underlie many cases of decreased vision, strabismus, and nystagmus in childhood. A comprehensive evaluation necessitates an understanding of the ophthalmoscopic features, associated neuro-ophthalmologic findings, pathogenesis, and appropriate ancillary studies for each anomaly. The subclassification of different forms of “colobomatous” defects on the basis...

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are the most serious congenital abnormalities. Ultrasound examination is an effective and noninvasive modality for prenatal diagnosis of these anomalies. The purpose of the current study was to determine the frequency of CNS and associated abnormalities. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 22500 pregnant women who were referred by obstet...