Spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, occurs when spinal tissue fails to fuse properly during the early stages of pregnancy.

Aim: To examine predictive value of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the blood of umbilical cord ... 5%) newborns had HIE, and 18/117 (15, 4%) newborns had HIC and HIE, all confirmed by ultrasound exam.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): A clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and protection. Ultrasound Guidance: The use of ultrasound imaging to assist in the accurate ...

A common birth defect caused a newborn baby to develop a giant ... weeks post-conception and it later becomes the brain and spinal cord. Sometimes this process is disrupted, leaving babies ...

The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap ... tissue and fluid that covers and protects the spinal cord is pushed through the gap, creating a sac-like, protruding structure.