A Rare Case of Fetal Neural Tube Defect; Iniencephaly Clausus
Introduction Iniencephaly is an extremely rare type of neural tube defect characterized by the fusion of the cervical and cervicothoracic vertebrae. This condition results in acute retroflexion of the head, a short neck, significant lordosis of the cervical spine, and an upturned facial a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2024-07-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Perinatology Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-2496-2417 |
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| Summary: | Introduction Iniencephaly is an extremely rare type of neural tube defect characterized by the fusion of the cervical and cervicothoracic vertebrae. This condition results in acute retroflexion of the head, a short neck, significant lordosis of the cervical spine, and an upturned facial appearance. This condition typically results in poor fetal outcomes, with many cases ending in stillbirth or neonatal death. |
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| ISSN: | 2157-6998 2157-7005 |