Anencephaly
For families who receive this diagnosis it is important to understand that anencephaly is a serious congenital defect of the neural tube in which the baby develops with the absence of a large part of the brain and the skull.
Common causes: It is related to an incomplete closure of the neural tube during the first weeks of pregnancy; genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors play a role, and folic acid deficiency is one of the most studied aspects.
When is it detected? It is usually identified during prenatal care through imaging studies and specific analyses.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist and the geneticist take part in the follow-up of the pregnancy, and the pediatrician accompanies the family. In the face of a finding like this, having the guidance of these professionals helps to understand the situation and the available options.
Data on 72 doctors who treat anencephaly
Specialties that treat anencephaly
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anencephaly
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
Frequently asked questions
What is anencephaly?
For families who receive this diagnosis it is important to understand that anencephaly is a serious congenital defect of the neural tube in which the baby develops with the absence of a large part of the brain and the skull.
Which doctor treats anencephaly?
Anencephaly is usually treated by specialists in diabetologist, pediatric endocrinologist, geneticist, gynecologist, pediatrician, educational psychologist, pain management specialist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric neurologist, educational psychologist, pediatric neurologist.