Symptoms of Anencephaly
Symptoms of Anencephaly
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Anencephaly includes the 10
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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Anencephaly:
Anencephaly
occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close,
resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and
scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without both a forebrain (the
front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating
area of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not
covered by bone or skin. The infant is usually blind, deaf, unconscious,
and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be
born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum
permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness.
Reflex actions such as respiration (breathing) and responses to sound or
touch may occur.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Anencephaly Information Page: NINDS)
Anencephaly as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Anencephaly, it is also important to consider Anencephaly as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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The symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Anencephaly.
This signs and symptoms information for Anencephaly has been gathered from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Anencephaly signs or Anencephaly symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Anencephaly may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Anencephaly symptoms.
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