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Rare and severe neural tube defect: Craniorachischisis totalis

Authors :
Faten Limaiem
Kaouther Dimassi
Source :
Clinical case reports. 10(3)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Craniorachischisis totalis is an uncommon and severe form of neural tube defect. It is characterized by anencephaly and spina bifida throughout the vertebral column accompanied by herniation of neural tissue and meninges. Hepatic calcification in the fetus is rare and its clinical significance is not fully established.

Subjects

Subjects :
General Medicine

Details

ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical case reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....598078019442a085046ad83bfbe6c05f