Dysraphism cleft lip palate limb reduction defects
Overview
A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by an abnormal opening in the lip and palate, forearm abnormalities, spinal cord defects and an abnormal abdominal opening allowing the abdominal contents to protrude.
Symptoms
* Cleft lip * Cleft palate * Underdeveloped left heart * Spina bifida * Ventricular septal defect * Abnormal anal position * Anencephaly * Protrusion of abdominal organs through abnormal abdominal opening * Forearm defect
Diagnosis
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Resources
* Anencephaly: A birth defect where most or all of the brain is missing - most die before birth. Usually the associated portions of skull and other tissue are also missing. * Cleft lip: A very rare syndrome characterized by the association of a cleft lip with retinal problems. * Cleft palate: Birth defect of lip and mouth. * Spina bifida: A birth defect where the spinal vertebrae do not completely enclose the spinal cord often resulting in various degrees of nerve damage. * Ventricular septal defect: An abnormal connection between the 2 lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart.