Congenital Abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
What is craniorachischisis?
A
A complete open brain and spinal cord, due to incomplete closure of the neural tube.
2
Q
What is anencephaly?
A
Open brain and lack of skull vault.
3
Q
What is encephalocele?
A
Herniation of the meninges and brain.
4
Q
What is iniencephaly?
A
Occipital skull and spine defects with extreme retroflexion of the head.