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Hemimegalencephaly in a 3-month-old Male Infant: A Case Report from Port Harcourt and Review of the Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Port Harcourt, South-South geopolitical region of Nigeria, has led to an increase in the number of diagnosis of congenital cerebral malformations within the locality. Reported cases of hemimegalencephaly from Nigeria and indeed from the West African subregion are very scarce. Here, we report a case seen in Port Harcourt where the diagnosis was made possible by MRI and illustrating the imaging features of this rare condition.

Source: West African journal of radiology

DOI: 10.82235/wajr.vol24no1.349

Authors: Ugboma, Enighe W, Agi, CE

Institutions: University of Port Harcourt, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7075820503

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