12/09/2021
Emedoc Medcase:
Anencephaly is the most severe form of cranial neural tube defect (NTD) and is characterized by an absence of cortical tissue (although the brainstem and cerebellum may be variably present) as well as an absence of the cranial vault. The morphological spectrum within anencephaly ranges from holocrania (most severe form) to merocrania (mildest form)
A "frog eye" or "mickey mouse" appearance may be seen when seen in the coronal plane due to absent cranial bone/brain and bulging orbits.
Anencephaly occurs when the upper part of the neural tube does not close completely. This often results in the birth of a baby without the front part of the brain (forebrain) and the part responsible for thinking and coordination (brain).
QUESTION: IN THESE CASES DO YOU AGREE WITH THE ABORTION?