Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis Of Discordant Occipital Encephalocele In Multiple Pregnancy - A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Pre-natal sonographic examination is the primary modality of imaging in pregnancy which allows direct, real-time assessment of the fetus, and accurate diagnosis of congenital anomalies. One such anomaly is encephalocele.
Case Report:The case of a 38 year old gravida 14, Para 13+1 with a diagnosis of discordant encephalocele multiple (twin) pregnancy made during routine sonographic examination is presented. One twin showed showed an occipital skull defect in association with a sonolucent area with well-defined margins continuous with the fetal scalp. There were no other associated
anomalies.
Conclusion:Caution must be taken when performing a pre-natal
sonographic examination to rule out congenital anomalies. This is important for the management of the pregnancies.

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Intrauterine twin pregnancy, Encephalocele