Absence of septum pellucidum with porencephalia syndrome: A rare syndrome present at birth and characterized by the absence of the thin membrane in the middle of the brain (septum pellucidum) as well as abnormal cavities in the brain (porencephaly). The syndrome also involves other structural brain abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Absence of septum pellucidum with porencephalia syndrome is available below.
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