211 top medical experts on Hydranencephaly across 27 countries and 8 U.S. states, including 29 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Hydranencephaly: A congenital condition where the greater portions of the cerebral hemispheres and corpus striatum are replaced by CSF and glial tissue. The meninges and the skull are well formed, which is consistent with earlier normal embryogenesis of the telencephalon. Bilateral occlusions of the internal carotid arteries in utero is a potential mechanism. Clinical features include intact brainstem reflexes without evidence of higher cortical activity. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p307)
- Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
- Broader Categories (#Experts): Nervous System Malformations (1,185).
- Clinical Trials : at least 1 including 1 Completed
- Synonyms: Congenital Absence Cerebral Hemispheres, Hemihydranencephaly
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