Question 1

what are the tests for meningocele?

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Afp: An elevated Alpha feto-protein (AFP) is usually the first indiction that there may be a neural tube defect (ntd).  Some are then diagnosed on ultrasound exam.  A small defect may require amniocentesis to detect elevated acetycholinesterase for confirmation of an ntd.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a meningocele?

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Bulging sac: This is a developmental malformation of the nervous system where the normal posterior structures do not form properly.  Usually a bulging sac is seen in the back which contains the 'meningocele'.  They can leak causing meningitis and are usually surgically fixed.  The kids however are not otherwise symptomatic as apposed to the myelomeningocele patients.  Spinal deformity present.

Question 3

i have a meningocele that is 5.6 cm x 3.9 cm x 5.0 cm and wondering how big this is and if it is dangerous.

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Meningocele: A meningocele is a protrusion of the meninges that cover the brain or spinal cord through a bone defect in the skull or vertebral column respectively. The defect measures approximately 2 x 2 x 1.5 inches in size. These are not dangerous as long as cerebrospinal fluid is not leaking out through the skin and the meningocele is not enlarging. See a neurosurgeon to discuss these MRI results.

Question 4

what causes meningocele in a fetus?

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Spina bifida: Failure of the neural tube to close during early fetal development can result in some degree of spina bifida, such as meningocele.

Question 5

what are meningocele and hydrocephalus?

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Birth defects: Meningocele is a form of spina bifida.  Hydrocephalus is obstruction of csf.  Both can be treated with neurosurgery.

Question 6

what prevents meningocele?

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Not really anything: We believe there's a strong correlation with low levels of Folic Acid and neural tube defects.  The neural tube closes at day 28 of gestation and therefore we like women to start Folic Acid in their prenatal vitamins at least 6 months before conception.

Question 7

what causes a fetus to develop meningocele?

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Meningocele: A meningocele is a congenital defect in the development of the spine in which the structures covering the spine do not develop. This can occur from genetics, from teratogens in the environment, certain medications, lack of folic acid in the diet among other causes.

Question 8

please tell me what causes meningocele in a fetus?

Accepted Answer

Not just one cause: A meningocele is related to spina bifida-a neural tube defect that occurs during the first trimester formation of the brain and spinal cord. Sometimes this may be due to a deficiency of Folic Acid or genetically determined (including spontaneous mutations). This incidence of recurrent spina bifida goes down with supplemental Folic Acid as supervised by an obstetrician.

Question 9

please tell me what causes a fetus to develop meningocele?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Meningoceles fall under a broad category of congenital anomalies called "neural tube defects" "spina bifida" or "split spine" in which the bony spine doesn't fully form over the cord. Can be associated with family history, obesity, diabetes, folate (folic acid) deficiency, high temperature exposure in early pregnancy, use of some anti-seizure medications, a previous history of the same.

Question 10

meningocele, pseudomonas and hydrocephalus?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: I'm not sure if there's a question here or if you're talking about the three of these together.  If so, it would be a very difficult situation to treat.  If you have a specific question, please re-send.

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