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Anencephaly



Ultrasound, normal fetus - ventricles of brain
Ultrasound, normal fetus - ventricles of brain


Anencephaly

Alternative Names:

Aprosencephaly with open cranium
Treatment:

No specific therapy is recommended, since this is a fatal condition.


Expectations (prognosis):

This condition is usually fatal within days.


Calling your health care provider:

This condition is usually found by the physician during routine prenatal testing and ultrasound. Otherwise, it is recognized at birth.

If anencephaly is detected before birth, further counseling will be needed.




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