Neural tube defects (NTD) are an essential aspect of the neurology that covers the congenital disabilities of the central nervous system. NTDs generally include spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele. These neurological disorders are present at birth and caused due to problems during the development of the brain and spinal cord in the fetus. § Anencephaly, which is caused due to a defect in the closure of the neural tube during fetal development.
Anencephaly occurs when the ’cephalic’ or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. § Encephalocele is a rare type of congenital disability of the neural tube that affects the brain. Encephalocele is a sac-like protrusion or projection of the brain and the membranes that cover it through an opening in the skull. Usually, encephaloceles are found immediately…
