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Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. The condition is a type of spina bifida.Myelomeningocele is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervou... |
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Symptoms
A newborn may have a sac sticking out of the mid to lower back. The doctor cannot see through the sac when shining a...
Causes
Hydrocephalus may affect as many as 90% of children with myelomeningocele. Other disorders of the spinal cord or musc...
Tests
During the second trimester, pregnant women can have a blood test called the quadruple screen. This test screens for ...
Treatments
Genetic counseling may be recommended. In some cases where severe defect is detected early in the pregnancy, a thera...
Prevention
Folic acid supplements may help reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as myelomeningocele. It is recommended t...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if:A sac sticks out of the spine of a newborn infant. The child is late in walking or ...
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