(Q00.0) Anencephaly

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6 034 in individuals diagnosis anencephaly confirmed
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5 967 deaths with diagnosis anencephaly
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99% mortality rate associated with the disease anencephaly

Diagnosis anencephaly is diagnosed Men are 8.15% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis anencephaly

2 720 (83.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis anencephaly

3 247 (117.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease anencephaly - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 30-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 25-29

Disease Features anencephaly

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Non-contagious
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High individual and public risk
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Anencephaly - what does this mean

Anencephaly is a birth defect caused by the failure of the neural tube to close during the early stages of development. this results in the absence of a large portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. it is a fatal condition and is usually detected during pregnancy.

What happens during the disease - anencephaly

Anencephaly is a birth defect caused by a neural tube defect in which the brain and skull fail to develop properly during the first month of pregnancy. it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as a lack of folic acid in the mother's diet. this deficiency can interfere with the normal development of the neural tube, resulting in anencephaly.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Anencephaly - Prevention

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect that can be prevented by taking a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid before conception and during pregnancy. folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects, such as anencephaly, by providing the body with the nutrients it needs to form healthy neural tubes in developing embryos.

Main symptoms of the disease anencephaly

Hare lip

(Cleft lip, Split lip, Cleft palate, Cleft chin, Fissure lip, Cleft lip and palate, Lip deformity, Congenital deformity, Facial cleft, Facial fissure)

Hare lip is a congenital deformity where the two sides of the upper lip fail to fuse together correctly. It is characterized by a gap in the upper lip, a notch in the nose, and a cleft in the gum line. It can range from a mild notch to a major cleft that extends into the nose. It can also affect the...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 3 diseases

Cleft palate

(Split palate, Harelip, Fissured palate, Cleft lip and palate, Orofacial cleft, Cleft of the hard palate, Cleft of the soft palate, Bifid uvula)

Cleft palate is a congenital defect of the roof of the mouth caused by incomplete fusion of the palatal shelves. It can manifest as a gap in the palate, a cleft lip, or both. It can cause difficulty with feeding and speaking, and can lead to ear infections and hearing loss. Cleft palate most often d...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 3 diseases

Absence of brain tissue

Absence of brain tissue is a condition in which a portion of the brain is missing due to a congenital defect or traumatic injury. Commonly, this defect is observed at birth and may be accompanied by physical deformities or cognitive impairments. Over time, the absence of brain tissue can lead to a d...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 1 diseases

Absence of the bones of the brain part of the skull

(Skull defect, Cranial defect, Skull aplasia, Cranial aplasia, Skull agenesis, Cranial agenesis, Skull dysplasia, Cranial dysplasia, Skull hypoplasia, Cranial hypoplasia)

Absence of the bones of the brain part of the skull is a rare congenital disorder, which is characterized by the absence of the bones of the skull that protect the brain. This disorder is usually diagnosed at birth, as the skull appears noticeably smaller than normal and there is a soft spot on the ...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 1 diseases