Anencephaly and spina bifida X-linked

Synonyms

X-linked anencephaly/spina bifida

Overview

Anencephaly and spina bifida X-linked is a severe X-linked malformation syndrome involving anencephaly where a part or all of the brain and associated skull is missing as well as a defect or opening in the spinal column

Symptoms

  • Opening in the spinal column
  • Absent portion of brain
  • Absent portion of skull
  • Deformed head
  • Death soon after birth
  • Stillbirth
  • Fetal death

Resources

  • NIH