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Normal brain anatomy seen at 23 weeks gestation (a, b) and massive ventriculomegaly and distortion seen at 26 weeks gestation (c, d). CSP= cavum septum pellucidum; LV= lateral ventricle.
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She had ultrasounds at 19 weeks and 23 weeks, which showed no anatomic abnormalities (see Figures 1(a) and 1(b)). Ultrasound exam revealed severe ventriculomegaly, a left-sided frontal porencephalic cyst, enlarged 4th ventricle, mild abdominal ascites, open hands, and echogenic bowel (see Figures 1(c) and 1(d)).
Neonatal vesicles present at birth. A swab was taken of the hand which confirmed HSV2 by PCR.
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Vesicular lesions were noted on the infant, which were positive for HSV2 by PCR (see Figure 2).