.... A previous history of anencephaly was documented in 1 case. Conclusion: Acrania is a characteristic phenotypic expression of a variety of different aetiologies. Investigation with cytogenetic studies and postmortem are essential to provide a definitive answer. This will provide a better understanding...

...Nelson B. Isada; Faisal Qureshi; Suzanne M. Jacques; Wolfgang Holzgreve; Mary Jo Tout; Mark P. Johnson; Mark I. Evans Meroanencephaly is a rare form of anencephaly characterized by malformed cranial bones and a median cranial defect, through which protrudes abnormal tissue, called the area...

.... Craniorachischisis Anencephaly Neural tube defects Antenatal diagnosis Case Report Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:21 25 DOI: 10.1159/000188662 Received: August 8, 2007 Accepted after revision: February 8, 2008 Published online: January 8, 2009 Craniorachischisis Totalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature...

...% of the cases were prenatally diagnosed and 48% were terminated. Anencephaly was more likely to be prenatally diagnosed and electively terminated than spina bifida or encephalocele. Other factors such as maternal age, race/ethnicity, place of residence, and elevated maternal serum α-fetoprotein influenced...