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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 13/2019

01-12-2019 | Encephalocele | Case Report

Prenatal evaluation of the Sakoda complex

Authors: Usha D. Nagaraj, Rohitha Moudgal, Robert J. Hopkin, Charu Venkatesan, Beth M. Kline-Fath

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 13/2019

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Abstract

Sakoda complex is a rare but distinct combination of birth defects consisting of a basal cephalocele, agenesis of the corpus callosum, and midline cleft lip/palate. It has been reported in association with ophthalmologic abnormalities, cognitive deficits and severe epilepsy. Here we describe both prenatal and postnatal MRI findings of a classic case of Sakoda complex in a child with characteristic findings on fetal MRI; prenatal findings have not been described in the literature. Diagnosis of this entity has important implications for prenatal counseling and perinatal management, as is demonstrated in this case.
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Metadata
Title
Prenatal evaluation of the Sakoda complex
Authors
Usha D. Nagaraj
Rohitha Moudgal
Robert J. Hopkin
Charu Venkatesan
Beth M. Kline-Fath
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 13/2019
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-019-04491-5

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