Sheeza Basharatalmost 4 years ago

Transillumination of a newborn's head- HYDRANENCEPHALY

thtis case is an example of a rare condition called hydranencephaly which is characterized by the destruction of the cerebral hemispheres which are transformed into a membrane is sac containing cerebrospinal fluid, remnants of cortex, and white matter. Transillumination is the shining of a light through a body area or organ to check for abnormality. The room lights are dimmed or turned off so that the area of the body may be seen more easily. A bright light is then pointed at that area the test may be done along with other diagnostic test of Hydrocephalus. By: https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOjhW1AkRt/?utm_medium=copy_link