Iniencephaly with mediastinal bronchogenic cyst: a case report

Objective. Iniencephaly is a rare neural tube defect with consisting of a defect in the occipital bone, spina bifida of many vertebrae, and retroflexion of the head on the spine. In majorty of cases it is a le - \thal condition. Methods. We present the first case of iniencephaly with large bronchogenic cyst diagnosed prenatally. Results. At 19 weekʼs gestation showed that fetal cardiac activity was present with normal placenta and amniotic fluid, fetus had occipital bone defect, anencephaly, retroflexion of the head, abnormally short cervicothoracic spine and posterior mediastinal unilocular anechoic cyst. Therapeutic abortion was induced. Conclusion. Iniencephaly is a rare condition during prenatal life. When diagnosed early in pregnancy a multidisciplinary approach is firmly suggested