Prenatal diagnosis of a fetus with anencephaly and thumb agenesis

Congenit Anom (Kyoto). 2012 Mar;52(1):64-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2011.00325.x.

Abstract

Severe anomalies of the forebrain together with reduction limb anomalies are a rare congenital anomalies association. We report a prenatal diagnosis of acalvaria, anencephaly and thumb agenesis in a voluntary terminated fetus and discuss the role of genetic counseling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anencephaly / diagnosis*
  • Brain / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Humans
  • Neural Tube Defects / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Prosencephalon / embryology
  • Thumb / abnormalities*

Supplementary concepts

  • Acalvaria