Schisis association

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Alternate names

Midline development field defects

Definition

Schisis association describes the combination of two or more of the following anomalies: neural tube defects (e.g. anencephaly, encephalocele, spina bifida cystica), cleft lip/palate, omphalocele and congenital diaphragmatic hernia . These anomalies are associated at a higher frequency than would be expected with random combination rates.

NIH genetic and rare disease info

Schisis association is a rare disease.


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