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Birth Defects Res
; 115(15): 1450-1453, 2023 09 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37272754
RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Hydranencephaly is a rare malformation of the brain system with an incidence of 0.5 per 1000 births. Its principal etiologies are bilateral occlusion of the internal carotid arteries and congenital infections. CASE: We reported an uncommon case of hydranencephaly diagnosed in 50-day old infant and attributable to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning during the first trimester of pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend a prompt diagnosis and management of CO poisoning in pregnant women since it can dramatically affect both the fetus and mother.