Anencephaly
A malformation of the nervous system caused by failure of the anterior neuropore to close. Infants are born with intact spinal cords, cerebellums, and brainstems, but lack formation of neural structures above this level. The skull is only partially formed but the eyes are usually normal. This condition may be associated with folate deficiency. Affected infants are only capable of primitive (brain stem) reflexes and usually do not survive for more than two weeks. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p247)
Spina Bifida Occulta
A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and S1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. The majority of individuals with this malformation are asymptomatic although there is an increased incidence of tethered cord syndrome and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34)
Spinal Dysraphism
Congenital defects of closure of one or more vertebral arches, which may be associated with malformations of the spinal cord, nerve roots, congenital fibrous bands, lipomas, and congenital cysts. These malformations range from mild (e.g., SPINA BIFIDA OCCULTA) to severe, including rachischisis where there is complete failure of neural tube and spinal cord fusion, resulting in exposure of the spinal cord at the surface. Spinal dysraphism includes all forms of spina bifida. The open form is called SPINA BIFIDA CYSTICA and the closed form is SPINA BIFIDA OCCULTA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34)
Neural Tube Defects
Congenital malformations of the central nervous system and adjacent structures related to defective neural tube closure during the first trimester of pregnancy generally occurring between days 18-29 of gestation. Ectodermal and mesodermal malformations (mainly involving the skull and vertebrae) may occur as a result of defects of neural tube closure. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, pp31-41)
Encephalocele
Brain tissue herniation through a congenital or acquired defect in the skull. The majority of congenital encephaloceles occur in the occipital or frontal regions. Clinical features include a protuberant mass that may be pulsatile. The quantity and location of protruding neural tissue determines the type and degree of neurologic deficit. Visual defects, psychomotor developmental delay, and persistent motor deficits frequently occur.
Pregnancy
Folic Acid
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Amniotic Fluid
A clear, yellowish liquid that envelopes the FETUS inside the sac of AMNION. In the first trimester, it is likely a transudate of maternal or fetal plasma. In the second trimester, amniotic fluid derives primarily from fetal lung and kidney. Cells or substances in this fluid can be removed for prenatal diagnostic tests (AMNIOCENTESIS).
Prenatal Care
Preconception Care
An organized and comprehensive program of health care that identifies and reduces a woman's reproductive risks before conception through risk assessment, health promotion, and interventions. Preconception care programs may be designed to include the male partner in providing counseling and educational information in preparation for fatherhood, such as genetic counseling and testing, financial and family planning, etc. This concept is different from PRENATAL CARE, which occurs during pregnancy.
Prenatal Diagnosis
Food, Fortified
Any food that has been supplemented with essential nutrients either in quantities that are greater than those present normally, or which are not present in the food normally. Fortified food includes also food to which various nutrients have been added to compensate for those removed by refinement or processing. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
The 'Mickey Mouse' sign and the diagnosis of anencephaly in early pregnancy. (1/149)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the sonographic screening for anencephaly in the first trimester in a low-risk obstetric population. METHODS: Since 1994, 5388 women attended our clinic for a first-trimester scan (11-14 weeks of gestation) and screening for structural and chromosomal abnormalities. The patients underwent transabdominal scanning, and transvaginal scanning if necessary. RESULTS: The ultrasonographic appearances of anencephaly in the first trimester are different from the familiar second-trimester signs. The cerebral hemispheres are present and exposed to the surrounding amniotic fluid. The ultrasound appearances in the coronal section of the head are best described as 'Mickey Mouse face'. There were six cases of anencephaly (incidence 1.1:1000). All cases were diagnosed in the first trimester and five demonstrated this sign. There were no false-positive diagnoses. The crown-rump length was significantly reduced in all affected fetuses. CONCLUSION: First-trimester ultrasonographic diagnosis of anencephaly is accurate, but sonographers should be familiar with the ultrasound appearances that are different from those in the second trimester. (+info)Neural tube defects along the Texas-Mexico border, 1993-1995. (2/149)
In response to a 1991 anencephaly cluster in Cameron County, Texas, a surveillance and neural tube defect (NTD) recurrence prevention project for NTDs was implemented in the 14 Texas-Mexico border counties. For 1993-1995, NTD-affected pregnancies were identified at all gestational ages through active surveillance of multiple case-ascertainment sources. There were 87 cases of anencephaly, 96 cases of spina bifida, and 14 cases of encephalocele for respective rates of 6.4, 7.1, and 1.1 per 10,000 live births. Of the 197 NTD case-women, 93% were Hispanic. The overall, Hispanic, and Anglo NTD rates were, respectively, 14.6, 14.9, and 10.6 per 10,000 live births. The NTD rate for El Paso County (9.8 per 10,000), the most northwestern Texas county, was significantly lower (p = 0.001) than the aggregate rate for the rest of the Texas border (17.1 per 10,000). The overall Texas border rate was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than a recently estimated rate of 9.3 for California and minimally higher than a recently adjusted rate of 11.3 for the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program counties (p = 0.052), both of which now reflect all gestational ages. Of the 197 Texas border cases, 85% (168 cases) reached a gestational age of > or =20 weeks. Excluding cases of <20 weeks' gestation in the rate had a more marked effect on reducing the anencephaly rate (4.9 per 10,000) than the spina bifida rate (6.7 per 10,000). A country of birth was known for 153 (83%) of the 184 Hispanic case-women: 63% were born in Mexico; 24%, in Texas; and 11%, elsewhere in the United States. Rates for Mexico-born Hispanic women (15.1 per 10,000) were significantly higher than rates for United States-born Hispanic women (9.5 per 10,000) (p = 0.006). (+info)East Ireland 1980-1994: epidemiology of neural tube defects. (3/149)
STUDY OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to describe the epidemiology of neural tube defects (NTD) in the eastern region of Ireland using the EUROCAT register of congenital malformations. DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS: EUROCAT registries monitor the prevalence of congenital anomalies in defined populations using multiple sources for case ascertainment. All cases of NTD on the Dublin EUROCAT register born between 1980 and 1994 were extracted and analysed. The crude birth prevalence rate for all NTD, spina bifida, anencephaly and encephalocoele were calculated for each year. Parameters measured were: sex ratio, stillbirth rate, proportion of low birth-weight babies (< 2500 g) and the proportion who were premature (< 37 weeks gestation). MAIN RESULTS: Of 821 NTD cases, 419 (51.0%) had spina bifida, 322 (39.2%) had anencephaly, 69 (8.4%) had encephalocoele and 11 (1.3%) were iniencephalic. The crude birth prevalence of NTD decreased fourfold from 46.9/10,000 births in 1980 to 11.6/10,000 in 1994. The downward trend ceased during the early 1990's. Younger mothers had significantly higher rates of NTD affected births. Twenty two per cent of NTD cases had additional non-central nervous system anomalies. In 40 cases, there was a previous family history of NTD in siblings. Seasonal effects in birth prevalence were observed. Birth notification was the most frequent mechanism of ascertainment. CONCLUSION: There was a marked fall in the birth prevalence of NTD during the 15 year period. This change was real and not accounted for by pre-natal screening and diagnostic practises with termination of pregnancy, which is not legally permissible in Ireland. Dietary factors may have had an influence. Rates of NTD in this region are still higher than many other parts of Europe. Primary prevention strategies through increased folic acid intake are necessary to further reduce NTD affected births. (+info)Vasculature of the optic nerve in anencephaly. (4/149)
The optic nerves and globes obtained from 6 anencephalics were studied histologically and compared to normal specimens obtained from 4 stillborn infants as well as 1 case of septo-optic dysplasia. Special emphasis was placed on examination of the optic nerve, and it was found that an average of 48 vessels per high-power field were seen posterior to the lamina cribrosa in anencephalics. In contrast, control globes had an average of 12 vessels per high-power field. This suggested that an increase in the vasculature of the hypoplastic optic nerve is a characteristic feature of anencephalics. (+info)Congenital vertebral anomalies: aetiology and relationship to spina bifida cystica. (5/149)
A family survey of 337 patients with congenital vertebral anomalies has been carried out from the Scoliosis Clinics of Edinburgh and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London. From genetic and epidemiological evidence it is clear that multiple vertebral anomalies (without apparent spina bifida) are aetiologically related to anencephaly and spina bifida cystics, carrying a 5-10% risk to subsequent sibs for any one of these defects. The implications for prenatal diagnosis are discussed. Solitary hemivertebrae and localized anterior defects of the vertebral bodies causing kyphoscoliosis are sporadic (non-familial) in nature, carrying no risk to subsequent sibs. (+info)Potato avoidance during pregnancy in women with a previous infant with either anencephaly and/or spina bifida. (6/149)
This investigation is a direct attempt to test Renwick's (1972) hypothesis that 95% of anencephaly and spina bifida (ASB) is preventable by the avoidance of potatoes during pregnancy. Although the numbers involved in the study are small, the investigation fails to support the concept that short-term avoidance of potatoes before conception and throughout pregnancy in women who have had a previous ASB infant reduces the recurrence risk. In the potato-free group, of 23 pregnancies which went to term two infants had ASB (8-7%); whereas in the non-potato-free group, of 56 which went to term two infants had ASB (3-6%). The recurrence risk in both groups was about 5%. The incidence of ASB in the groups shows no significant difference (P = 0-58) and in the potato-free group was not reduced by 95% as postulated by Renwick. (+info)An investigation of space and space-time clustering in a large sample of infants with neural tube defects born in Cardiff. (7/149)
Altogether 406 infants with neural tube defects born in Cardiff between 1956-71 were investigated for evidence of space-time clustering and 100 similarly affected infants, together with matched controls born in Cardiff between 1964-66 were investigated for evidence of spatial clustering. No evidence of excessive prevalence in either dimension was observed. (+info)Maternal exposure to nitrate from drinking water and diet and risk for neural tube defects. (8/149)
In this population-based case-control study conducted in California between June 1989 and May 1991, the authors investigated the association between maternal periconceptional exposure to nitrate from drinking water and diet and risk for neural tube defects. The mothers of 538 cases and 539 nonmalformed controls were interviewed regarding residential history, consumption of tap water at home, and dietary intake during the periconceptional period. Dietary nitrate exposure was not associated with increased risk for neural tube defects. Exposure to nitrate in drinking water at concentrations above the 45 mg/liter maximum contaminant level was associated with increased risk for anencephaly (odds ratio (OR) = 4.0, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.0, 15.4), but not for spina bifida. Increased risks for anencephaly were observed at nitrate levels below the maximum contaminant level among groundwater drinkers only (OR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.1,4.1 for 5-15 mg/liter; OR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.1, 4.5 for 16-35 mg/liter; and OR = 6.9, 95% CI: 1.9, 24.9 for 36-67 mg/liter compared with <5 mg/liter). Adjustment for identified risk factors for anencephaly did not substantially alter these associations, nor did control for maternal dietary nitrate, total vitamin C intake, and quantity of tap water consumed. The lack of an observed elevation in risk for anencephaly in association with exposure to mixed water containing nitrate at levels comparable with the concentration in groundwater may indicate that something other than nitrate accounts for these findings. (+info)
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Anencephaly
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Neurulation
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Acalvaria
... acalvaria is sometimes confused with anencephaly or encephalocele. A distinguishable difference is that with anencephaly, the ... Anencephaly "Acalvaria." Right Diagnosis. Health Grades Inc., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. ...
Exencephaly
It is rare to find an infant born with exencephaly, as most cases that are not early stages of anencephaly are usually ... Anencephaly Becker, R.; Mende, B.; Stiemer, B.; Entezami, M. (2000). "Sonographic markers of exencephaly at 9 1 3 weeks ... "Orphanet: Isolated anencephaly/exencephaly". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 2019-12-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) ... This condition is usually found in embryos as an early stage of anencephaly. As an exencephalic pregnancy progresses, the ...
Birth defect
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Acrania
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Rachischisis
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Neural tube defect
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Iniencephaly
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Spina bifida and anencephaly9
- Since the United States began fortifying grains with folic acid, there has been a 28% decline in pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly). (cdc.gov)
- Because of challenges associated with the reporting of birth defects during the period immediately after birth, spina bifida and anencephaly are considered underreported on birth certificates. (cdc.gov)
- common neural tube defects include spina bifida and anencephaly). (livestrong.com)
- Two of the most common types of NTDs are spina bifida and anencephaly. (rochester.edu)
- The Texas Birth Defects Registry provided data on NTD cases (spina bifida and anencephaly) delivered between 1999 and 2004. (cdc.gov)
- Objectives Spina bifida and anencephaly are two major neural tube defects. (micronutrientforum.org)
- To monitor the progress toward the total prevention of folic acid-preventable spina bifida and anencephaly (FAP SBA), we examined their global status in 2015. (micronutrientforum.org)
- Main Outcome Measure Birth certificate reports of spina bifida and anencephaly births annually.1,2 In randomized con- before fortification (October 1995 through December 1996) compared with after man- trolled trials, folic acid supplementa- datory fortification (October 1998 through December 1999). (bvs.br)
- These defects include spina bifida and anencephaly-when the neural tube does not close properly during development-and can cause serious health problems later in life. (fellowmagazine.com)
Encephalocele3
- Both anencephaly and encephalocele are very rare. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- NTDs include spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele. (virginia.gov)
- There are a number of different types of NTDs, including anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele. (rxlist.com)
Hydrocephalus3
- Of these, 49.6 % of the birth defects recorded were Anencephaly and Hydrocephalus. (researchsquare.com)
- Five types of birth defects namely: Anencephaly (25.0%), Hydrocephalus (24.6%), Spinal bifida (13.1%), Meningomyelocele (7.1%), and Umbilical hernia (4.8 %) accounted about three-fourth (75%) of all recorded birth defects. (researchsquare.com)
- Fetal anomalies such as hydrocephalus, anencephaly, and neck masses are common risk factors and may account for as many as 60% of cases of face presentation. (medscape.com)
NTDs2
Spinal3
- They develop before birth and include spina bifida, wherein the spinal column does not close completely, and anencephaly, wherein large portions of brain and skull are missing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Neural tube defects are defects of the spinal column and brain, such as spina bifida where the spine (backbone) doesn't form properly around the spinal cord, or anencephaly where part of the brain and skull are missing. (sutterhealth.org)
- Anencephaly and spina bifida are severe birth defects where a hollow structure (neural tube), from which the brain and spinal cord form, does not fuse in early pregnancy. (texas.gov)
Neural tube d4
- Because anencephaly is caused by abnormalities of the neural tube, it is classified as a neural tube defect. (medlineplus.gov)
- Anencephaly is one of the most common types of neural tube defect, affecting about 1 in 1,000 pregnancies. (medlineplus.gov)
- Changes in dozens of genes in individuals with anencephaly and in their mothers may influence the risk of developing this type of neural tube defect. (medlineplus.gov)
- Studies have shown that women who take supplements containing folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) before they get pregnant and very early in their pregnancy are significantly less likely to have a baby with a neural tube defect, including anencephaly. (medlineplus.gov)
Babies7
- How Many Babies are Born with Anencephaly? (cdc.gov)
- Researchers estimate that about 1 in every 4,600 babies is born with anencephaly in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- Some babies have anencephaly because of a change in their genes or chromosomes. (cdc.gov)
- Almost all babies born with anencephaly will die shortly after birth. (cdc.gov)
- Because these nervous system abnormalities are so severe, almost all babies with anencephaly die before birth or within a few hours or days after birth. (medlineplus.gov)
- In most cases, babies with anencephaly are stillborn or die shortly after birth. (healthline.com)
- Carmen Rocco, MD, remembers the cluster of babies born with anencephaly in 1990-1991. (texas.gov)
Brain6
- Anencephaly (pronounced an-en-sef-uh-lee) is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. (cdc.gov)
- Anencephaly is a condition that prevents the normal development of the brain and the bones of the skull. (medlineplus.gov)
- Anencephaly: a birth defect with the absence of some or most of the brain. (juliegarmon.com)
- Anencephaly is when a foetus's neural tube fails to close as it should during the early stages of development, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. (france24.com)
- Anencephaly is a condition in which the brain and skull bones don't form correctly. (rochester.edu)
- In anencephaly there is absence of the cranial vault (the skull) and absence of most or all of the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. (rxlist.com)
20191
- Il s'agit d'une étude rétrospective descriptive et analytique, multicentrique portant sur des patients de moins de 5ans pris en charge pour une affection neurochirurgicale de Janvier 2019 à Décembre 2021 à Libreville. (bvsalud.org)
Folic1
- Getting enough folic acid before and during early pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, such as anencephaly. (cdc.gov)
Infants2
- The causes of anencephaly among most infants are unknown. (cdc.gov)
- An estimated 1 in 10,000 infants in the United States is born with anencephaly. (medlineplus.gov)
Meningomyelocele2
- A case of otocephaly with anencephaly and meningomyelocele: Otocephaly is a rare lethal syndrome with microstomia, aglossia, agnathia, and synotia as major clinical features due to arrest in development of the first branchial arch. (ktu.edu.tr)
- We describe a case of fetus, spontaneously aborted in the 14th week of gestation with otocephaly complex (agnathia, synotia, microstomia) and associated anencephaly and meningomyelocele. (ktu.edu.tr)
Birth3
Fetal1
- The AFP can also leak into the amniotic fluid from open neural tube defects such as anencephaly and myelomeningocele, in which the fetal blood stream is in direct contact with the amniotic fluid. (medscape.com)
Pregnancy4
- Anencephaly might also be caused by a combination of genes and other factors, such as the things the mother comes in contact with in the environment or what the mother eats or drinks, or certain medicines she uses during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
- Anencephaly can be diagnosed during pregnancy or after the baby is born. (cdc.gov)
- Other possible maternal risk factors for anencephaly include diabetes mellitus, obesity, exposure to high heat (such as a fever or use of a hot tub or sauna) in early pregnancy, and the use of certain anti-seizure medications during pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
- My first pregnancy was diagnosed as anencephaly when I was 16 weeks pregnant. (medhelp.org)
Genes1
- Changes in other genes related to folate processing and genes involved in the development of the neural tube have also been studied as potential risk factors for anencephaly. (medlineplus.gov)
Include1
- These include spina bifida, anencephaly , and some heart defects. (medlineplus.gov)
Condition3
- Anencephaly is a complex condition that is likely caused by the interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors. (medlineplus.gov)
- a condition called anencephaly. (france24.com)
- When my husband and I visited the specialist, he told us that the sonogram showed our son had "anencephaly" a condition not viable with life. (prenatalpartnersforlife.org)
Cases4
- In some cases, anencephaly might not be diagnosed until after the baby is born. (cdc.gov)
- Most cases of anencephaly are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. (medlineplus.gov)
- Before the cluster started its mysterious downward trend, we had seen over 30 cases of anencephaly and spina bifida in an 18-month period. (texas.gov)
- For example, anencephaly is found in more than 30% of cases of face presentation. (medscape.com)
Environmental1
- Researchers have also examined environmental factors that could contribute to the risk of anencephaly. (medlineplus.gov)
Found1
- Q: How did you feel when you found out about the anencephaly? (reproductiverights.org)
Risk2
- However, it is unclear how these factors may influence the risk of anencephaly. (medlineplus.gov)
- For parents who have had a child with anencephaly, the risk of having another affected child is increased compared with the risk in the general population. (medlineplus.gov)
Rate1
- The anencephaly rate declined 36% from 1991 to 1995 and was unchanged from 1995 to 2005. (cdc.gov)
Term2
- I tried to reassure myself that everything was fine, but since I'd worked for a pediatric group, I was familiar with a term that raced through my thoughts-anencephaly. (juliegarmon.com)
- The correct term for this is Anencephaly . (thesmallthings89.com)
Cure2
- There is no known cure or standard treatment for anencephaly. (cdc.gov)
- Our baby was not going to live and there was no cure for anencephaly. (prenatalpartnersforlife.org)
Close1
- Anencephaly happens if the upper part of the neural tube does not close all the way. (cdc.gov)
Significant1
- No significant associations were observed between anencephaly and benzene or between any of the NTD phenotypes and toluene, ethylbenzene, or xylene. (cdc.gov)
Percent1
- They were 90 percent sure our baby had anencephaly. (juliegarmon.com)