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Disease Information for Craniorachischisis/Neural tube defect

Clinical Manifestations

Disease Progression

Course/Chronic disorder

Course/Chronic only

Demographics & Risk Factors

Population Group

Child

Population/Pediatrics population

Sex & Age Groups

Population/Child

Population/Child-Infant Only

Population/Children/all

Laboratory Tests

Abnormal Lab Findings (Non Measured)

Maternal MSAFP/Quad test (Inhibin A/HG/UE3/AFP)

Maternal triple test (APF/HG/Estriol) abnormal (labs)

Abnormal Lab Findings - Increased

Amniocentesis/Alfa-fetoprotein (AFP) Level

Amniotic fluid/Acetylcholinesterase level

Maternal AFP levels

Diagnostic Test Results

Other Tests & Procedures

Amniocentesis/Abnormality

CT Scan

MRI/Head Scan Abnormal

Associated Diseases & Rule outs

Associated Disease & Complications

Craniorachischisis/Neural tube defect

Spina bifida

Spina bifida occulta

Disease Mechanism & Classification

Class

CLASS/Midline structures/disorders (ex)

CLASS/Neurologic (category)

Process

PROCESS/Congenital/developmental (category)

PROCESS/Multiple dysmorphic syndrome (ex)

PROCESS/Anomalies/Deformities/Malformations (EX)

PROCESS/Congenital CNS disorder (ex)

Definition

neural tube defect includes anencephaly and skeletal defect including spina bifida and meningomyelocele;-----------------------------Defects of neural tube closure constitute some of the most common congenital malformations affecting the nervous system especially with folic acid deficiency states ans certain drugs; Spina bifida with associated meningomyelocele or meningocele is commonly found in the lumbosacral region; Depending on the extent and severity of the involvement of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, lower extremity weakness, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and hip dislocation may be present; Early surgical closure of meningoceles and meningomyeloceles is usually indicated; Additional treatment is necessary to manage chronic abnormalities of the urinary tract, orthopedic abnormalities such as kyphosis and scoliosis, and paresis of the lower extremities; Hydrocephalus associated with meningomyelocele usually requires ventriculoperitoneal shunting-------------[Adapted Current DXRX Peds 2004]---------

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External Links Related to Craniorachischisis/Neural tube defect

PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

NGC (National Guideline Clearinghouse)

Medscape (eMedicine)

Harrison's Online (accessmedicine)

NEJM (The New England Journal of Medicine)

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