Midline developmental field defects
Overview
Midline development field defects (medical condition): A medical term used to describe any condition involving two or more malformations of certain types. Malformations can include such things as oral clefts, neural tube defects, diaphragmatic hernias and omphaloceles. Midline development field defects: Another name for Schisis association (or close medical condition association). Schisis association: A medical term used to describe any condition involving two or more malformations of certain types. Malformations can include such things as oral clefts, neural tube defects, diaphragmatic hernias and omphaloceles.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Schisis association includes the 18 symptoms listed below: * Low birth weight * Premature birth * Breech birth * Miscarriage * Death * Anencephaly * Cleft palate * Omphalolocele * Cleft lip * Diaphragmatic hernia * Encephalocele * Spina bifida * Neural tube defect * Congenital heart anomaly * Imperforate anus * Short imbs * Small head * Abnormal opening connecting trachea and esophagus Note that Schisis association symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Schisis association signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Cleft lip * Cleft palate * Death * Low birth weight * Miscarriage * Premature birth * Small head * Spina bifida
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Schisis association. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Schisis association has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Schisis association signs or Schisis association symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Schisis association may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Schisis association symptoms.
Prognosis
Prognosis of Schisis association: poor - death occurs in over 70% of cases