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Campos A, Luijkx T, Bilateral megalencephaly. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 17 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-992
Bilateral megalencephaly refers to megalencephaly affecting both cerebral hemispheres.
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Ultrasound
The diagnosis may be suggested when the HC:AC ratio is above the 99th percentile without evidence of IUGR (i.e low AC), fetal hydrocephalus or an intracranial mass.
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