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Anencephaly: MRI findings and pathogenetic theories

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We describe the MRI appearances of an anencephalic newborn who survived for 13 h; particularities of this case are male gender and the absence of other associated malformations. Moreover, we discuss the pathogenetic theories of anencephaly, correlating MRI findings with embryological data. An exencephaly–anencephaly sequence due to amnion rupture is hypothesized.

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  1. Department of Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Arcispedale S. Anna, Corso Giovecca 203, 44100, Ferrara, Italy

    Ferdinando Calzolari

  2. Neonatal Unit, Ospedale S. Donato, Arezzo, Italy

    Beatrice Gambi

  3. Neonatal Unit, Università degli Studi, Ferrara, Italy

    Giampaolo Garani & Lalla Tamisari

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Calzolari, F., Gambi, B., Garani, G. et al. Anencephaly: MRI findings and pathogenetic theories. Pediatr Radiol 34, 1012–1016 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-004-1259-8

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