International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)

Title: Prenatal Diagnosis of Exencephaly at 14 Weeks of A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors: A. OURIAGHLI, F-Z. KHAM, R. SAADI

Volume: 9

Issue: 5

Pages: 55-57

Publication Date: 2025/05/28

Abstract:
We report the case of a 22-year-old primigravida with no notable medical or surgical history, in whom a diagnosis of exencephaly was made at 14 weeks of amenorrhea during a routine prenatal ultrasound. Given the lethal nature of this neural tube defect, the patient opted for a medical termination of pregnancy (TOP). This case highlights the importance of early prenatal diagnosis of lethal congenital anomalies and the role of structured and multidisciplinary management in such scenarios.

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