Glossary - Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida

Incomplete closure of the bone and sheath surrounding the spinal cord. This occurs early on in pregnancy and can usually be seen by 16 weeks on scan. It may cause severe disability especially if it leads to ''water on the brain'' (hydrocephalus))

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