Tag: neural tube defects

  • Spina Bifida

    Spina Bifida: Definition and Description of Spina Bifida: Spina bifida is a congenital disorder that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly. This condition is characterized by the incomplete closure of the neural tube, which becomes the spine. Spina bifida is classified into several types, the most common being spina bifida…

  • Arhinencephaly

    Arhinencephaly Definition and Description of Arhinencephaly Arhinencephaly is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the absence of the olfactory bulbs and tracts, which are essential structures that connect the brain to the sense of smell. This condition is part of a spectrum of disorders known as neural tube defects. Arhinencephaly can be classified into two…