Anencephaly with diaphragmatic hernia in sibs

J Med Genet. 1979 Apr;16(2):157-9. doi: 10.1136/jmg.16.2.157.

Abstract

Two sibs who both had anencephaly and diaphragmatic hernia are reported. The type of diaphragmatic defect seen in anencephaly may differ from the defect seen in other babies. It is important to perform a necropsy in anencephaly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anencephaly / genetics*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / genetics*
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male