Hydranencephaly
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What is the definition of Hydranencephaly?

Hydranencephaly is a rare condition in which the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Affected infants may appear and act normal at birth, but irritability and hypertonia often develop within a few weeks. Other signs and symptoms may include seizures, hydrocephalus, visual impairment, lack of growth, deafness, blindness, paralysis, and intellectual disabilities.

What are the alternative names for Hydranencephaly?

Hydranencephaly
Hydroanencephaly

Who are the top Hydranencephaly Local Doctors?

Elite in Hydranencephaly

Serge O. Dumoulin

Elite in Hydranencephaly

Serge O. Dumoulin

Utrecht, UT, NL

Serge Dumoulin practices practicing medicine in Utrecht, Netherlands. Mr. Dumoulin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydranencephaly. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydranencephaly, Albinism, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Agnosia.

Elite in Hydranencephaly

Abdelsimar T. Omar

Elite in Hydranencephaly

Abdelsimar T. Omar

Taft Avenue,

Manila, PH

Abdelsimar Omar practices practicing medicine in Manila, Philippines. Omar is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydranencephaly. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hydranencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Thrombectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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Experienced in Hydranencephaly

Dr. Kate C. Van Poppel

Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

Experienced in Hydranencephaly

Dr. Kate C. Van Poppel

Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

Atrium Health Levine Children's Neurology Concord

100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 310,

Concord, NC

704-381-1450

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Kate Van Poppel is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Van Poppel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydranencephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lissencephaly, VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Lissencephaly 2, and Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Dr. Van Poppel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board Of Pediatrics, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy. Dr. Van Poppel is currently accepting new patients.