Is High Risk of Neural Defects a Serious Concern?

Neural defects, also known as neural tube defects, are a serious type of fetal malformation. Neural defects can also lead to malformations such as overt spinal bifida or anencephaly. When a high risk of neural defects is detected during Down's syndrome screening, it is important to take it seriously as the fetus may have Down's syndrome. Further testing such as amniotic fluid aspiration or chromosome examination is needed to understand the situation promptly. Let's take a look at whether high-risk neural defects are serious:

Neural tube defects with high risk are relatively significant, and it is recommended to undergo a B-ultrasound examination to assess the baby's development. However, it's important not to panic too much, as a high-risk test result does not necessarily mean a high risk. If other test results are normal, the baby is still considered healthy.

Neural tube defects, also known as neural defects, are a serious type of malformation. The neural tube is the central nervous system of the fetus. Asymptomatic occult spinal bifida does not require treatment. The general principles of surgical treatment for spinal bifida include mass excision, neural release, decompression of the vertebral canal, and reinsertion of the protruding neural tissue into the vertebral canal, as well as repair of soft tissue defects. Open neural tube defects, such as AFPMOM, represent a significant proportion of birth defects and mainly include malformations like anencephaly and overt spinal bifida, which are colloquially known as "toad fetus" or "monster fetus". If high-risk symptoms of neural vascular malformations are detected during Down's syndrome screening, the possibility of the fetus having Down's syndrome is relatively high. Timely follow-up testing such as amniotic fluid aspiration and chromosome examination should be performed to confirm the diagnosis and initiate appropriate management. Neural defects are incurable, and if such fetuses are detected during pregnancy, early termination of the pregnancy is recommended. Giving birth to such fetuses can bring lifelong suffering to the parents as they often lack self-care abilities and require constant care. Furthermore, the effectiveness of treatment for such conditions is often limited regardless of the amount of money spent.