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anencephaly - Definition:
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Anencephaly: A neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th days of pregnancy, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without a forebrain, the largest part of the brain consisting mainly of the cerebrum, which is responsible for thinking and coordination. The remaining brain tissue is often exposed; it is not covered by bone or skin.
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About anencephaly
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A neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th days of pregnancy, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without a forebrain, the largest part of the brain consisting mainly of the cerebrum, which is responsible for thinking and coordination. The remaining brain tissue is often exposed; it is not covered by bone or skin. Infants born w
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Causes of anencephaly
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Causes Anencephaly is one of the most common neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are birth defects that affect the tissue that grows into the spinal cord and brain. Anencephaly occurs early in the development of an unborn baby. It results when the upper part of the neural tube fails to close. Why this happens is not known. Possible causes include environmental toxins and low intake of folic acid by the mother during pregnancy. Anencephaly occurs in about 1 out of 10,000 births. The exact n
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Further Reading on anencephaly
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Breech Position and Breech Birth - Topic Overview (
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By 36 weeks of pregnancy , most fetuses turn into a head - down , or vertex , position . This is the normal and safest fetal position ...and brain problems, such as Down syndrome, anencephaly , or...
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Triple or Quad Screening for Birth Defects - Topic Overview (
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What is the triple or quad screening ? The triple screening measures the amounts of three substances in a pregnant woman ' s blood :...such as Down syndrome, spina bifida, or anencephaly . These tests...
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Fetal Ultrasound (
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A fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus , the organ that ...Birth defects, such as absent kidneys or anencephaly , are present.
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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood (
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An alpha - fetoprotein ( AFP ) blood test checks the level of AFP in a pregnant woman ' s blood . AFP is a ...can help see whether the baby may have such problems as spina bifida and anencephaly . An AFP test...
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