Association of folic Acid deficiency with Central Nervous System Anomalies, Anencephaly, Spina bifida and Hydrocephalous Diagnosed by Ultrasonography during Embryonic and Fetal period
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Aim: To see central nervous system anomaly during pregnancy (anencephaly, hydrocephalus and spina bifida) by ultrasonography associated with folic acid deficiency/ low intake. Study design: cross sectional Site duration: one year from Jan 2021 to Dec at Pak Red Crescent Medical & Dental College teaching Hospital Dina Nath Multan Road Kasur. Method: There was convenient sampling. Written Consent taken mothers for participation in study. Pregnant were examined color Doppler Machine. Designated proforma filled taking history of pregnant mother. Results: The mean age 25.oo + 5.00. Most 3rd trimester Gravida 2. In eleven percent cases CNS anomalies seen among these 6% anencephaly 5% Spina bifida hydrocephalus. Conclusion: Central found intake pregnancy. Keywords: Anencephaly, Hydrocephalus, bifida, Folic intake, Ultrasonography.
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عنوان ژورنال: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1996-7195']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22161224