Congenital Abnormalities Flashcards

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What is craniorachischisis?

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A complete open brain and spinal cord, due to incomplete closure of the neural tube.

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What is anencephaly?

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Open brain and lack of skull vault.

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What is encephalocele?

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Herniation of the meninges and brain.

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What is iniencephaly?

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Occipital skull and spine defects with extreme retroflexion of the head.

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