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  1. Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)

    Feb 23, 2017 · Closed neural tube defect is a malformation of the fat, bone, or membranes in the spinal column. In some people, a closed NTD causes few or no symptoms, but other people might …

  2. About Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...

    Feb 23, 2017 · Closed neural tube defect is a malformation of the fat, bone, or membranes in the spinal column. In some people, a closed NTD causes few or no symptoms, but other people might …

  3. How do health care providers diagnose neural tube defects (NTDs)?

    Aug 8, 2018 · How do health care providers diagnose neural tube defects (NTDs)? NTDs are usually diagnosed during pregnancy, through laboratory or imaging tests. Prenatal laboratory tests may include:

  4. Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Neural tube defects (NTDs) are problems that occur when the spinal cord, brain, and related structures do not form properly.

  5. What are the symptoms of neural tube defects? - NICHD

    Aug 17, 2018 · What are the symptoms of neural tube defects? The symptoms associated with NTDs vary depending on the specific type of defect. Symptoms include physical problems (such as …

  6. NICHD Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) Research Information

    NTDs, including spina bifida, are developmental malformations resulting from atypical or incomplete closure of the neural tube. NICHD conducts and supports research on the precursors of neural tube …

  7. Are there disorders or conditions associated with NTDs?

    Mar 23, 2018 · Home Health A to Z List Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) About Are there disorders or conditions?

  8. What are the types of congenital anomalies? - NICHD

    Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and problems related to the growth and development of the brain and spinal cord Functional or Developmental Congenital Anomalies Functional or …

  9. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Dec 27, 2021 · Spina Bifida Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that frequently occurs in families. Spina bifida occurs because of an abnormality of the development of the spinal cord that occurs in the first …

  10. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Dec 19, 2023 · Cleft lip or cleft palate Heart defects, such as missing or misshaped valves Atypical limbs, such as a clubfoot Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and problems related to the …