Key clinical message: This case of alobar holoprosencephaly and cyclopia emphasizes the value of prenatal check-ups, particularly in low-income countries. Early ultrasound diagnosis leads to early gestational termination, preventing psychological trauma for the parents.
Abstract: Alobar holoprosencephaly is a rare-occurrence malformation with a bad prognosis linked to cyclopia, the most severe cranial feature. Prenatal examinations are essential for identifying these deformities and preventing parental mental health damage.
Keywords: alobar holoprosencephaly; case report; cyclopia; malformation; synophthalmia.
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