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Anencephaly

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When the closure failure occurs close to the head of the developing fetus, it gives rise to a condition called as ‘Anencephaly’ meaning ‘no brain’.

The brain and the associated structures lie exposed and highly disorganized. It usually results in a stillbirth, or death within the first few days of birth. 


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Posted by:  KAMALKANTKANSAL  Posted on: 04/28/2012
my daughter is suffering from spino bifida with shortning of leg probably no neurological symptoms and sign



Posted by:  Nuzhat  Posted on: 11/07/2008
My brother in law is handicap. On his birth, his feet were upside down. With the help of German technology His feet were operated and got better. But today he still can't walk nor talk and gets seizures also.
I praise him and admire his will power. May Allah bless all such children and provide them evrything in the hereafter...Ameen!




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