![Article Discussion iew source View history Search 雓 WiKIPEDIA The Free Encyclopedia Anencephaly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Donate to Wikipedia Anencephaly is a cephalic disorder that results from a neural tube defect that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th day of pregnancy resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp.11 Children with this disorder are born without a forebrain, the largest part of the brain consisting mainly of the cerebral hemispheres (which include the neocortex, which is responsible for higher-level cognition, i.e., thinking). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed-not covered by bone or skin.12 Most babies with this genetic disorder do not survive birth Anencephaly Classification and external resources Interaction ▼ Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Permanent link Cite this page Contents [hide] A front view of an anencephalic manchild 1 Signs and symptoms 2 Causes ICD-10 Q00.0園 2.1 Relation to genetic ciliopathy ICD-9 740.0](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/144/210/2et24.png "2et24.png")
+6
Image #144,210
Uploaded by oddguy Jul 04, 2011 at 08:59PM EDT
Origin Entry: Loss
File type: png
Resolution: (855px x 422px)
File size: 62.2 KB
Uploaded by oddguy Jul 04, 2011 at 08:59PM EDT
Origin Entry: Loss
File type: png
Resolution: (855px x 422px)
File size: 62.2 KB
