Myelomeningocele and Associated Anomalies Quiz

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What complication may arise in neonates with meningocele?

Osteoporosis

Chiari II malformation

Hydrocephalus (correct)

Latex allergy

Which of the following is NOT described as an impairment associated with Spina Bifida?

Abnormal eye movement

Development of most of the cranium and brain (correct)

Bladder and bowel control problems

Joint contractures

What treatment is typically involved in the management of Spina Bifida?

Treatment with antibiotics

Amniocentesis post-birth

Spine X-rays and/or spinal ultrasound (correct)

Triple Screen during pregnancy

Which anomaly is typically associated with the failure of development of most of the cranium and brain?

Anencephaly Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of infants born with Anencephaly?

Deformed forehead and large ears and eyes Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used to confirm the diagnosis of microcephaly?

Blood tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the common approach to managing microcephaly?

Improving the child's abilities through support and education Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical life expectancy for children with microcephaly?

Reduced life expectancy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an early sign of hydrocephalus in a child?

Early morning headache Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with the failure of development of most of the cranium and brain?

Anencephaly Signup and view all the answers

In hydrocephalus, what does the term 'fontanels' refer to?

Soft spots on a baby's skull Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is used to detect cerebral malformations in microcephaly?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

Myelomeningocele and Associated Anomalies Quiz

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What complication may arise in neonates with meningocele?

Which of the following is NOT described as an impairment associated with Spina Bifida?

What treatment is typically involved in the management of Spina Bifida?

Which anomaly is typically associated with the failure of development of most of the cranium and brain?

What is a characteristic feature of infants born with Anencephaly?

Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used to confirm the diagnosis of microcephaly?

What is the common approach to managing microcephaly?

What is the typical life expectancy for children with microcephaly?

Which of the following is NOT an early sign of hydrocephalus in a child?

Which condition is associated with the failure of development of most of the cranium and brain?

In hydrocephalus, what does the term 'fontanels' refer to?

Which imaging technique is used to detect cerebral malformations in microcephaly?

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