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1
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The three major NTDs are?

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Encephalocele
Anencephaly
Spina bifida

2
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Encephalocele is a malformation of what?

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The skull

3
Q

The majority of encephaloceles occur in the __ region of the brain, but they can alsooccur in the ___ area (forehead, nose, or eye socket)

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occipital

frontal

4
Q

With encephaloceles, a portion of the brain protrudes in ___

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a sac

5
Q

Children with encephaloceles often have? (4 things)

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intellectual disability, hydrocephalus, spastic legs, and/or seizures

6
Q

There are better outcomes for encephaloceles if?

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no associated brain abnormalities, other physical abnormalities, frontal rather than occipital, typical head circumference, and less brain tissue in the sac

7
Q

_____ is a more severe congenital malformation of the skull and brain

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Anencephaly

8
Q

In anencephaly, no neural development occurs above?

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the brainstem

9
Q

With anencephaly, about __ of these children are spontaneously aborted
Those who live rarely____

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half

survive infancy

10
Q

____ is the most common neural tube defect

A

Spina bifida

11
Q

Spina bifida is a split of the ____

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Vertebral arches

12
Q

Spina bifida can be isolated to the ___ or occur with a ____ that may contain part of the _____

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bone
protruding meningeal sac
spinal cord

13
Q

____is the most common type of spina bifida and the most benign; hidden separation

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Spina bifida occulta

14
Q

What type of spina bifida features no visible abnormalities on their back; no protruding sac; no symptoms (about 10% of the population)

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Spina bifida occulta

15
Q

What type of spina bifida matches this description: “born with a visible abnormality on lower back such as a birthmark, tufts of hair, a dermal sinus, or lipoma; increased risk of meningitis and other infections; defects such as spinal cord being tethered or split can lead to neurological damage as the child grows, so surgery to correct should be performed early”

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Occult spinal dysraphism (OSD)-

16
Q

A meningocele is an exposed _____ covering the spinal cord; usually, there are no _____ because spinal cord is not ____

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membraneous sac
symptoms
entrapped

17
Q

A Meningomyelocele (myelomeningocele) is a?

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sac with malformed spinal cord

18
Q

Meningomyelocele (Myelomeningocele) is often referred to as _____

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Spina bifida

19
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Symptoms of Meningomyelocele (Myelomeningocele) include:

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complete or partial paralysis,
sensory loss below level of spinal abnormality
Chiari type II malformation with hydrocephalus
Neurogenic bowel and bladder

20
Q

Most Meningomyelocele (Myelomeningocele) are ___ and part of the spinal cord is visible as an ____

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open

open sac

21
Q

Individuals with Meningomyelocele (Myelomeningocele)Typically have ____ that may present as _______

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brain abnormalities

learning disabilities

22
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Meningomyelocele (Myelomeningocele) is called the

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most complex congenital malformation compatible with life

23
Q

NTD malformation occurs by how long after fertilization?

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26 days after fertilization of the egg during neurulation (the first step in formation of CNS)

24
Q

If part of the ______ does not close completely, an NTD results, and the spinal cord is malformed

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neural groove

25
Q

Options for prenatal diagnosis of NTD

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Measure levels of alpha-fetoprotein in mother’s serum during 16th-18th week of pregnancy
Ultrasound
Amniocentesis

26
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Primary Impairments in Children with Meningomyelocele

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Brain abnormalities p. 456 Table 25-1 
Cognitive impairments
Neurological Impairments: 
Paralysis 
Loss of sensation
Learning disabilities
Chiari type II malformation with hydrocephalus 
Mobility impairment- (Table 25-2 p. 460)
Cognitive impairments
Seizure disorders
Fine motor impairments
Visual impairment