Early diagnosis of iniencephaly: a case report with review of literature
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20151312Keywords:
Anencephaly, IniencephalyAbstract
Iniencephaly is a rare and fatal neural tube defect characterized by retroflexion of fetal head with absent neck due to spinal defects. Herein, we describe a case of iniencephaly with a brief review of literature.References
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