Multicystic encephalomalacia
- PMID: 12841409
- DOI: 10.1007/BF02723622
Multicystic encephalomalacia
Abstract
Antepartum death of a fetus in a multiple gestation can be associated with mortality or major morbidity in the survivor. This article reports a rare case of multicystic encephalomalacia that occurred in the survivor twin with antepartum death of its co-twin. Its pathology and pathogenesis are discussed with review of literature.
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