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Porencephalic cysts after amniocentesis

S Youroukos, F Papadelis, N Matsaniotis

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|October 1, 1980

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This case report details an infant with porencephalic cysts linked to midtrimester amniocentesis. Central nervous system anomalies following amniocentesis have not previously been documented in live neonates.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Obstetrics
Pediatrics

Background:

Midtrimester amniocentesis is a common prenatal diagnostic procedure.
Central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are rare but serious complications of invasive prenatal procedures.
Porencephalic cysts are a severe form of brain malformation.

Observation:

A neonate presented with porencephalic cysts.
The infant's mother underwent midtrimester amniocentesis during pregnancy.
This association represents a novel observation.

Findings:

The infant exhibited porencephalic cysts, a significant CNS anomaly.
The timing of the anomaly suggests a potential link to the amniocentesis procedure.
This is the first reported instance of CNS anomalies in a live neonate following amniocentesis.

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Implications:

This case highlights a potential, previously unreported risk associated with midtrimester amniocentesis.
Further investigation is warranted to understand the mechanism and incidence of such complications.
Clinicians should be aware of this potential association when counseling patients regarding amniocentesis.