Synencephalus: Unraveling the Complexities of this Rare Congenital Condition

1. Synencephalus is a rare and severe cephalic disorder
2. Cerebral hemispheres fuse together during embryonic development
3. Formation of a single large brain structure
4. Absence of structures that divide the brain into two hemispheres
5. Cyclopia (single centrally positioned eye)
6. Facial abnormalities such as a proboscis or closely spaced eyes
7. Physical abnormalities affecting organ systems (heart defects, gastrointestinal tract)
8. Intellectual and developmental disabilities
9. Impaired motor control
10. Seizures
11. Sensory impairments
12. Condition usually incompatible with life
13. Stillborn or very short survival after birth

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