Corpus callosum dysgenesis and colpocephaly

Case contributed by Jorge Enrique Zepeda Castellanos
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Developmental delay, underweight. Inability to keep head upright.

Patient Data

Age: 10 Months
Gender: Male

Corpus callosum with gradual decrease in thickness in the dorsal direction, measuring 2.2 mm at genu level. It is not possible to identify the posterior half and splenium.

Ventricular system witch disproportionate enlargement of the occipital horns of the lateral ventricles (Colpocephaly).

Case Discussion

This is a partial dysgenesis of the corpus callosum, where the posterior half and splenium are not identified, allowing disproportionate enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles.

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