Neural Tube Defects: A case report

Neural Tube Defects: A case report

Neural tube defect is rare congenital defect of fetus. I have a case of 13 weeks period of gestation with meningomeyelocele came for termination of pregnancy. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonography. History suggests that patient had previous neural tube defect baby, non-compliance to folic a...

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Main Author: Bishnu Gautam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Medical Sciences 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JCMSN/article/view/22032
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spelling doaj-9c1e395c27f14df598e6328d9a617bb02020-11-25T01:51:59ZengCollege of Medical SciencesJournal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal2091-06572091-06732018-12-0114422823010.3126/jcmsn.v14i4.2203222032Neural Tube Defects: A case reportBishnu Gautam0lumbini zonal hospitalNeural tube defect is rare congenital defect of fetus. I have a case of 13 weeks period of gestation with meningomeyelocele came for termination of pregnancy. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonography. History suggests that patient had previous neural tube defect baby, non-compliance to folic acid supplements. It is concluded that prenatal counseling, adherence to folic acid supplement and regular follow-up can prevent further complication.https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JCMSN/article/view/22032
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title_short Neural Tube Defects: A case report
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description Neural tube defect is rare congenital defect of fetus. I have a case of 13 weeks period of gestation with meningomeyelocele came for termination of pregnancy. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonography. History suggests that patient had previous neural tube defect baby, non-compliance to folic acid supplements. It is concluded that prenatal counseling, adherence to folic acid supplement and regular follow-up can prevent further complication.
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