Which of the following statements about the brain pathology is not true

This baby was born at term. He was hypotonic, had a large transilluminating head, and died at 2 days of age. The brain at autopsy is shown below. Which of the following statements about the brain pathology is not true:

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  1. The primary lesion is extreme hydrocephalus
  2. The lesion is due to destruction of cortex and aqueductal atresia
  3. There may be preservation of the temporal lobe, brainstem and cerebellum
  4. The infant may appear normal in the first day of life