A Neuropathological Study on two Autopsy Cases of Congenital Hydrocephalus, with Special Reference to Morphogenesis Concerning Micropolygyria of the Cerebellar Dentate Nucleus

Abstract

Two cases of hydrocephalus, 4 year-old girl and 8 year-old boy, with mental retardation and physical disturbances were studied. The brain of both cases showed various dysgenesis as well as enlargement of the ventricular systems. These abnormalities were supposed to be of congenital origin.