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1 What are neural tube defects? Dr. Roman Alvarez Dr. Alvarez 4 doctors agreed:
NTD: Neural tube defects are a host of lesions that affect the spinal cord. They vary in degree from spina bifida occulta ( mildest ) to craniorrachischis totalis ( severest), spina bifida, and myelomengocele being the most frequently encountered ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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Neural Tube Defect (Definition) Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. The most common neural tube defects are spina ...Read more Dr. Lyndon Taylor Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years in practice Get help from a real doctor now I'm online now. Type our question here. Continue Dr. Troy Reyna Dr. Reyna 2 doctors agreed: 2
2 Is it a neural tube defect if your sacral dimple is bottomless? Dr. Troy Reyna Dr. Reyna 2 doctors agreed:
Depends: If the dimple is deep and not skin covered at the deepest level than spina bidida or other defects may be present. Imaging studies such as ultrasound or spine films may be required. ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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3 How do you know if your baby has a neural tube defect before birth? Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias Dr. Zacharias 1 doctor agreed:
MSAFP and ultrasound: Maternal serum Alpha fetoprotein at 16 weeks and detailed ultrasound at 18-20 weeks should detect fetal open neural tube defects with 96% accuracy. Closed neural tube defects are more difficult to diagnose ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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4 Today I found out that I had a high risk for open neural tube defect/ what do I do next ? Dr. Richard Roberts Dr. Roberts 4 doctors agreed: How did you find out: Are you pregnant. or was it from reviewing your family history? Before pregnancy, the risk of an NTD can be reduced to the general population risk by taking 4 mg of folic acid daily before you know that you are ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson 2 doctors agreed: 5
5 In the 28w scan when they didnt get a clear shot of her spine the report said questionable sacrococcygeal open neural tube defect? Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson 2 doctors agreed: Get another scan: Scan quality varies with the equipment used and the experience of the tech.Some physicians spend most of their work day doing high resolution scans that are the most specific for determining what is going ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Eugene Mahmoud Pediatrics - Neonatology 34 years in practice Get help from a specialist now I'm online now. Type our question here. Continue Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson 6
6 Tested positive for neural tube defects. I had a level 2 uktrasound done and everything was normal. Should I be worried still? Why did I test positive Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson
Screening purpose: The purpose of screening is to find problems.You do so in steps.You use a less invasive test that is not as specific to narrow down the number of people getting the more invasive or expensive specific test.If I can screen ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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7 Are neural tube defect babies active? Dr. Osman Farooq Dr. Farooq
Possibly: It depends on multiple factors. There are different degrees of neural tube defects. Some people can have a mild defect and other may have a severe defect. It also depends on the location of the defect. Your doctor might be able to ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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8 What are the tests for neural tube defects? Dr. Roman Alvarez Dr. Alvarez 4 doctors agreed: Antepartum Dx.: There are screening tests available to detect neural tube defects in the fetus. The most common is called alfa fetoprotein. The levels of this substance is significantly increased if the fetus is affected with an open neural tube ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Danae Steele Dr. Steele 2 doctors agreed: 9
9 What are the core symptoms of neural tube defects? Dr. Danae Steele Dr. Steele 2 doctors agreed: None: There are no symptoms in a pregnant woman if her baby has a neural tube defect. The blood test for maternal serum Alpha fetoprotein (msafp) is frequently elevated, if she has that testing done, but an ultrasound is necessary to diagnose ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson 10
10 Can you tell me how is neural tube defect diagnosed after birth (not prenatally)? Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson Physical exam: NTD's can form from one end of the nervous system to the other. The most common is spina bifida cystica with a sac of the inferior spinal cord and a skin opening near the lower end of the spine.Hidden defects in the area may ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen Dr. Frederiksen 4 doctors agreed: 11
11 Are there effective natural treatments for neural tube defects? Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen Dr. Frederiksen 4 doctors agreed: No: There are no natural treatments for neural tube defects. The presence of a neural tube defect in a fetus requires surgical closure either in utero or after delivery. Closure of the defect can be associated with accumulation of fluid in the brain ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Michael Fisher Dr. Fisher 4 doctors agreed: 12
12 If a sacral dimple is closed and is just a skin dimple, does this mean the child has a neural tube defect underneath? Dr. Michael Fisher Dr. Fisher 4 doctors agreed:
Sacral dimple: Most of the time, sacral dimples are harmless and don't require any treatment. Rarely, a sacral dimple may indicate a serious underlying abnormality of the spine or spinal cord. To rule out any abnormality, your child's doctor ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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13 I tested positive for neural tube defect (I'm 20 weeks). I had my level 2 ultrasound and everything is normal. Should I still be worried? Dr. Stephen Pappachen Dr. Pappachen 1 doctor agreed:
Yes: Vigilant is a better term. All tests have a certain propensity for false positive and false negative results. While the ultrasound is reassuring, don't let it bring down your guard. Remember to communicate the findings with staff at ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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14 What is the best neural tube defect test? Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen Dr. Frederiksen 1 doctor agreed: NTD: The "best" test is an amniotic fluid AFP concentration. That picks up about 90% of open neural tube defects. However, an ultrasound examination also picks up the majority of open neural tube defects. ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias Dr. Zacharias 3 doctors agreed: 15
15 What are the tests for neural tube defect? Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias Dr. Zacharias 3 doctors agreed:
Ultrasound, MSAFP.: Prenatal ultrasound should have >90% sensitivity for open neural tube defect detection around 20 weeks. Earlier (>16 weeks) risk stratification can occur with screening maternal blood for AFP - although that is not ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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16 I want to know what's the neural tube defect test? Dr. Brad Goldenberg Dr. Goldenberg 3 doctors agreed: 2 tests: To diagnose a neural tube defect the two most useful tests are 1) The mother's blood level of a protein that lines the inner surface of the developing spinal cord in the fetus, called alpha fetoprotein, and 2) a fetal or newborn ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Eugene Mahmoud Dr. Mahmoud 17
17 What is the definition or description of: Neural tube defect? Dr. Eugene Mahmoud Dr. Mahmoud Neural tube defect: Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. The most common neural tube defects ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. MARK LONG Dr. LONG 1 doctor agreed: 18
18 What is the chance of having another child with a neural tube defect? Dr. MARK LONG Dr. LONG 1 doctor agreed: 8x greater risk: It has been shown that having a child with a neural tube defect increases the chance of having a second child with a similar defect. The recurrence risk in this situation is 8 times greater than the risk if no such history was ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson 19
19 I have a high positive for increased open neural tube defect, now what? Dr. James Ferguson Dr. Ferguson Additional screening: A positive initial screening test should be followed by a more involved and dependable test looking for this possibility.A diagnostic high resolution ultrasound can be performed that can evaluate baby from ...Read more Get help from a doctor now › Dr. Maya Haasz Dr. Haasz 2 doctors agreed: 20
20 Which is the chance of having more then one child with a neural tube defect? Dr. Maya Haasz Dr. Haasz 2 doctors agreed:
NT defect: This depends on the cause of the defect, but overall, your risk for a second child with a neural defect increases after you have a child with a defect. Your OB will likely suggest taking a higher dose of folic acid when you are thinking of ...Read more Get help from a doctor now ›
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