Anencephaly
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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 285 doctors who treat anencephaly
Which specialist treats anencephaly?
Anencephaly is diagnosed during pregnancy by a gynecologist through ultrasound, and a geneticist can advise on the origin and implications of this condition. A pediatrician can coordinate follow-up care if needed. See these specialists for complete prenatal follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anencephaly
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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 diagnosed during pregnancy by a gynecologist through ultrasound, and a geneticist can advise on the origin and implications of this condition. A pediatrician can coordinate follow-up care if needed. See these specialists for complete prenatal follow-up.