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In this report, we present a rare case of cephalothoracopagus (monocephalic dithoracic) conjoined twins with anencephaly in pig. Conjoined Polish large white piglets were born at term after an uncomplicated birth. The litter consisted of 11 piglets.
M. Kulawik +5 more
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Deficiencies of the microelements, folate and vitamin B12 in women of the child bearing ages in Gorgan, Northern Iran [PDF]
Background: The deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, and microelements during pregnancy may affect the health of newborns. Objectives: To assess the serum levels of folate, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and copper in healthy women of the childbearing ages ...
Behnampour, N. +2 more
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Monosymmetros Cephalothoracopagus Tetrabrachius and Tetrapus Piglets with Syndromic Evolution
Conjoined twins are rare congenital malformations that have been reported in mammals. Two different cases are presented in this study. Case No. 1 features monocephalic, thoracopagus-conjoined twin piglets with anencephaly and palatoschisis of the ...
Simona Marc +8 more
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Chimerism 47,XY,+21/46,XX in a female infant with anencephaly and other congenital defects
Chimerism is rare in humans and is usually discovered accidentally when a 46,XX and 46,XY karyotype is found in a same individual. We describe a malformed female infant with neural tube defect (NTD) and a 47,XY,+21[5]/46,XX[30] karyotype.
Danielle R. Lucon +2 more
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A gravid middle-aged woman viewed on ultrasound demonstrated a viable anencephalic fetus at 25 weeks gestational age. The absence of the bilateral cerebral hemisphere, cranial vault, anhydramnios, abdominal ascites, and phaco-rhizomelia was ...
M. Adam Afodun +7 more
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Prevalence of anencephaly and coincidental anomalities in Tabriz [PDF]
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anencephaly and coincidental abnormalities and to determine the impact of marriage of relatives on their incidence in Tabriz From 1995 to 2003 , 21074 pregnant women underwent ...
رفاهی, سهیلا +2 more
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Assessment of the Intake and Knowledge of Folate/Folic Acid Among UNH Students [PDF]
There are 3,000 U.S. pregnancies affected by spina bifida and anencephaly annually. If women consume adequate amounts of folic acid (400 mcg/day) one month before pregnancy and through the first trimester, then the risk of their infant developing a ...
Bigornia, Sherman +2 more
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Estimating the burden of neural tube defects in low– and middle–income countries [PDF]
To provide an estimate for the burden of neural tube defects (NTD) in low– and middle–income countries (LMIC) and explore potential public health policies that may be implemented.
Annie Lo, Dora Polšek, Simrita Sidhu
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Introduction: A failure of cranial neuropore closure during the third to fourth week of gestation is called anencephaly. It leads to the lack of a significant part of the brain, skull, and scalp.
Rico Rotinggo +2 more
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Recurrent anencephalic stillbirths: A rare case presentation. [PDF]
Anencephaly is one of the three major lethal fetal anomalies. Termination of pregnancy is offered for all prenatally diagnosed cases, but some parents choose to continue with pregnancy with full obstetric intervention.
Razai, MS
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