[Echograpic diagnosis of a rare malformation: iniencephaly (author's transl)]

We describe a case of iniencephaly, which is a maldevelopment rare enough to warrant the publication of known cases. The ultrasound pictures that are taken and presented show a spina bifida and an omphalocoele were associated with the cerebral abnormality. It is further confirmation of the great value of routine ultrasound making early diagnosis of fetal malformations.