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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Anencephaly 1
  1. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... causes damage to the spinal cord and nerves. Anencephaly , a condition in which most of the baby's ... Department of Health and Human Services; Birth Defects: Anencephaly; 2024 Nov 19 [cited 2024 Dec 3]; [about ... from: https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/anencephaly.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Internet]. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/alpha-fetoprotein-afp-test - Medical Tests
  2. Amniocentesis (amniotic fluid test): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... and/or spine, such as spina bifida and anencephaly. The test may also be used to: Check ... does have a very slight risk (less than 1 percent) of causing a miscarriage . What do the ... OH): Cleveland Clinic; c2023.Amniocentesis; [reviewed 2022 Apr 1; cited 2024 Feb 29]; [about 7 screens]. Available ...
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