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Craniorachischisis

Case contributed by N Seth
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Primigravida, for routine antenatal check up.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

3D images show anencephaly in the first image and multilevel spina bifida in the second image.

Case Discussion

Anencephaly and multilevel spina bifida in the same fetus indicates craniorachischisis, a severe form of neural tube defect.

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