American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 127, Issue 4, 665-667
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Extensive central nervous system calcification in a stillborn male infant due to cytomegalovirus infection
Marquis JR
and
JK Lee
The radiologic and pathologic findings of a stillborn male fetus with cytomegalic inclusion disease are described. Massive calcification of the cerebrum, cerebellum, eye (sclera and choroid), and spinal cord was present. There were unique deformities and apparent aplasia of some of the ribs. Classic intranuclear cytomegalic inclusion bodies were present primarily in the kidney. Routine radiography of stillborn infants is recommended for further study of intrauterine growth abnormalities.