Prenatal Ultrasound and <scp>MRI</scp> in the Diagnosis of a Rare Fetal Dysplastic Megalencephaly Caused by <scp>AKT1</scp> Gene Variant

We report a prenatal case of rare dysplastic megalencephaly detected via ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), showing progressive macrocephaly and abnormal cortical development. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) identified a somatic AKT1 variant (c.49G>A), confirming the diagnosis. This case highlights the integration of imaging and genetic analysis in diagnosing fetal megalencephaly, underscoring the role of mTOR pathway disorders. Pregnancy was terminated after counseling.

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Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
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2026-07-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70324
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Genomics and Rare Diseases
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We report a prenatal case of rare dysplastic megalencephaly detected via ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), showing progressive macrocephaly and abnormal cortical development. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) identified a somatic AKT1 variant (c.49G>A), confirming the diagnosis. This case highlights the integration of imaging and genetic analysis in diagnosing fetal megalencephaly, underscoring the role of mTOR pathway disorders. Pregnancy was terminated after counseling.

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