.... 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...

...: February 8, 2008 Published online: January 8, 2009 Craniorachischisis Totalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature A. Coskun G. Kiran O. Ozdemir Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yoruk Selim Mah, Kahramanmaras, Turkey Key Words Craniorachischisis Anencephaly Neural tube...

...% 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...