Meckel–Gruber syndrome together with Dandy–Walker malformation: an atypical case report of a 2nd recurrence in a consanguine marriage
Mohamad Alsamal,
Osama A. Zitoun,
Ebtsam Abdulaziz Abdulghani
et al.
Abstract:Meckel-Gruber syndrome is a lethal disorder characterized by occipital encephalocele, polycystic kidneys, and polydactyly. In most cases, it is identi ed and terminated antenatally. In this report, the authors present a case of Meckel-Gruber syndrome together with Dandy-Walker malformation. A pregnant woman referred at the 28th week of gestation with an abnormal ultrasound scan showing posterior encephalocele and bilaterally enlarged kidneys. Further imaging also indicated communication between the 4th ventric… Show more
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