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Hello docs, is anencephaly a genetic disease?
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Genetic influence: Anencephaly is one of the many forms of neural tube defects that can occur. The factors are likely present on several chromosomes, making it a polygenic rather than single gene in origin. Recurrence risk of any form of ntd to a previously affected couple is a few percent.
Answered 12/24/2013
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