Agenesis of the corpus callosum: presentation of a case

Abstract

The agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a congenital malformation that can be seen from week 20 of pregnancy with ultrasound or MRI. It is associated with visceral anormalities and brain malformations, which unravel in disorders that range from subtle to severe depending on the associated brain anomalies. The individual neurological prognosis of a fetus with ACC can not be predicted with certainty, but it is worse in the presence of associated cerebral anomalies. MRI allows confirming the suspicion and identifying additional anomalies not detected in the prenatal ultrasound so that a more precise diagnosis is possible, conditioning the obstetric management and genetic and family counseling. We present the clinical case of a newborn diagnosed with CCA in the 20th week of pregnancy and the procedure guideline is exposed. The purpose is to provide comprehensive nursing care to the newborn and parento-filial well-being during admission.