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[Iniencephaly: prenatal and postnatal findings].
F Hammer1, C Scherrer, H Baumann
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Geburtshilfe, Universitätsspital, Universität Zürich.
Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
|June 1, 1990
Summary
This case study describes iniencephaly, a rare fetal anomaly characterized by severe spinal and occipital bone defects. Despite intervention, the condition proved fatal shortly after birth, highlighting its incompatibility with life.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Developmental Biology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Iniencephaly is a rare and severe congenital malformation.
- It involves defects in the occiput, cervical and thoracic vertebrae, and spina bifida.
- The condition is often associated with retroflexion of the head and has a poor prognosis.