Rare and severe neural tube defect: Craniorachischisis totalis

Abstract

Abstract Craniorachischisis totalis is an uncommon and severe form of neural tube defect. It is characterized by anencephaly and spina bifida throughout the vertebral column accompanied by herniation of neural tissue and meninges. Hepatic calcification in the fetus is rare and its clinical significance is not fully established.

Keywords

• anencephaly
• antenatal diagnosis
• craniorachischisis
• liver calcifications
• neural tube defects