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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Spina bifida
  1. Spina bifida 
    Spina bifida is a condition in which the neural tube, a layer of cells that ultimately develops into ... the spine, leading to permanent nerve damage. Because spina bifida is caused by abnormalities of the neural tube, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/spina-bifida - Genetics
  2. Klippel-Feil syndrome 
    Klippel-Feil syndrome is a bone disorder characterized by the abnormal joining (fusion) of two or more spinal bones in the neck (cervical vertebrae). The vertebral ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klippel-feil-syndrome - Genetics
  3. TBXT gene 
    ... an increased risk of neural tube defects, including spina bifida. Neural tube defects, which can result in spine ... AS, Mitchell LE. The human T locus and spina bifida risk. Hum Genet. 2004 Nov;115(6):475- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/tbxt - Genetics
  4. Blepharocheilodontic syndrome 
    ... defects) or a spinal cord abnormality known as spina bifida. BCD syndrome is a rare disorder; its prevalence ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/blepharocheilodontic-syndrome - Genetics
  5. MTRR gene 
    ... involved in homocysteine remethylation, influence the risk of spina bifida. Am J Hum Genet. 2002 Nov;71(5): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mtrr - Genetics
  6. MTHFR gene 
    ... also associated with a small increased risk of spina bifida, another common type of neural tube defect. When ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mthfr - Genetics
  7. MTR gene 
    ... involved in homocysteine remethylation, influence the risk of spina bifida. Am J Hum Genet. 2002 Nov;71(5): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mtr - Genetics
  8. Anencephaly 
    ... A, Northrup H. Epidemiologic and genetic aspects of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. Dev Disabil Res ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/anencephaly - Genetics
  9. Spondylocostal dysostosis 
    ... dysostosis include a spinal cord abnormality known as spina bifida and a brain abnormality called a Chiari malformation. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/spondylocostal-dysostosis - Genetics