Anencephaly
A baby born with an underdeveloped brain and an incomplete skull.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Anencephaly is a defect in the formation of a baby's neural tube during development. A baby born with anencephaly might be stillborn or survive only a few hours to a few days after birth.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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