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What substances is measured in the maternal serum when a neural tube defect is suspected?
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a substance that is measured in the maternal serum when a neural tube defect is suspected. High levels of AFP may indicate a neural tube defect in the fetus.
What is a type of neural tube defect?
spina bifida is the most common defect
What does the medical abbreviation NTD mean?
Neural Tube Defect
What is the alternative name for spina bifida?
Myelodysplasia, or Neural Tube Defect
What type of genetic disorder is Spina Bifida?
it is a type of neural tube defect or known as a birth defect
Absence of brain and spinal cord?
Anencephaly also known as neural tube defect.
Is spina bifida a congenital defect?
Yes. A congenital defect is one the baby is born with, so spina bifida is a congenital defect.
What condition does neural tube defect cause in a newborn?
This defect may cause children to develop an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid on the brain (hydrocephalus ).
Protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull is called a?
Protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull is called an encephalocele. It is a type of neural tube defect that occurs when the neural tube (which forms the baby's brain and spinal cord) does not close properly during embryonic development. Encephaloceles can lead to neurological issues and require surgical intervention.
What is rachischisis?
Rachichisis is a rare form of the neural tube birth defect Spina Bifida where there is a cleft or "split" along the entire length of the spine.
Do people with Spina Bifida Occulta have hydrocephalus?
Not usually, spina bifida is due to a neural tube defect, and hydrocephalus is due to completely different causes.
Does taking folic acid reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
Yes. Vitamin B9 (Folate) deficiency can lead to neural tube defect (NTD) and the main source of it is green vegetables. That's why any woman who plans on getting pregnant should consume sufficient amounts of B9 (folic acid).
