multicystic encephalopathy

multicystic encephalopathy
the formation of large, multilocular cavities throughout the cerebral hemispheres, occurring in the perinatal period; causes include anoxia, necrotizing viral encephalitis (especially herpes simplex), and neonatal meningitis.

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