Amer J Perinatol 2005; 22: 351-352 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-871656
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Cri Du Chat Syndrome with Encephalocele
Jamie N. Bakkum1, William J. Watson1, Keith L. Johansen1, Brian C. Brost1
1 Maternal Fetal Medicine Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

ABSTRACT

A 19-year-old primigravida was found to have an encephalocele on screening ultrasound study. Amniocentesis indicated cri du chat syndrome, 5p-. Although cri du chat syndrome has been noted in association with central nervous system malformations, encephalocele is a rare finding in this syndrome.

KEYWORDS

Prenatal diagnosis - cri du chat syndrome - encephalocele