Open AccessNeural Tube Defects: A case report
Author(s) -
Bishnu Gautam
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of college of medical sciences-nepal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2091-0673
pISSN - 2091-0657
DOI - 10.3126/jcmsn.v14i4.22032
Subject(s) - neural tube , folic acid , complication , pregnancy , gestation , medicine , neural tube defect , prenatal diagnosis , fetus , tube (container) , ultrasonography , obstetrics , surgery , pediatrics , biology , embryo , genetics , microbiology and biotechnology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Neural tube defect is rare congenital defect of fetus. I have a case of 13 weeks period of gestation with meningomeyelocele came for termination of pregnancy. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonography. History suggests that patient had previous neural tube defect baby, non-compliance to folic acid supplements. It is concluded that prenatal counseling, adherence to folic acid supplement and regular follow-up can prevent further complication.