porencephaly

birth defect

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  • In cephalic disorder: Porencephaly

    Porencephaly occurs when CSF-filled cysts or cavities form in the cerebral hemispheres. The condition is very rare and can manifest before birth, when caused by inherited defects in brain development in the prenatal period, or after birth, by destruction of brain tissue by stroke…

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