The obstetric significance of holoprosencephaly.

  • 1 January 1984
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 63  (1) , 115-21
Abstract
The present study reviews the entity of holoprosencephaly as it relates to obstetric diagnosis and management. Classification, embryology, and etiology are summarized. Serial sonographic findings in a recent case of holoprosencephaly complicated by hydrocephalus are presented. Criteria for antenatal diagnosis and newborn recognition as well as an approach to management are proposed.

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