Spina Bifida - a brief outline

A non-genetically defined condition.

A condition in which as the foetus develops part of the spinal cord and its coverings are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It is usually associated with high levels of aplha-fetoprotein in the fluids surrounding the foetus. It can be diagnosed by amniocentesis.

At this time there is no defined genetic variation associated with the condition.

This is a page from www.genefaith.org created by A. J. Palmer.
 

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