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Discussion in 'Spot Diagnosis' started by J.P.C. Peper, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What’s your diagnosis?

    I’ll post the correct answer in a day or three!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Jul 7, 2012
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    Correct answer:

    Yes, this (clearly) is a case of anencephaly.

    A rare developmental disorder of the cranial end of the neural tube. The cranium and cerebrum will not form, the cerebellum and medulla in most cases will.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Jul 10, 2012
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