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Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 3, 274 - 276, 22.12.2025

Abstract

Sayın Editör, Balık ve arkadaşlarının, 2024 yılında derginizin üçüncü sayısında yayınlanan “Spinal Kanal Defekti Olan Yenidoğanlarda Osteopeni“ başlıklı araştırma makalesini büyük bir ilgiyle okudum. Bu mektupta, bir genetik danışmanın bakış açısıyla, makalenin daha kapsamlı bir şekilde tartışılmasına katkı sağlayacağını düşündüğüm önemli birkaç noktaya değinmek istiyorum. NTD yönetimi gebe kalmadan önce başlar ve doğumdan sonrasına kadar uzanır. Önleme stratejileri, risk faktörlerinin araştırılması, doğum öncesi tanı, doğum sonrası bakım, zamanında cerrahi müdahale ve pediatrik rehabilitasyon hizmetlerine erken katılım hakkında kapsamlı bir anlayış, anomalilerin sıklığını azaltmada ve hasta prognozunun iyileştirilmesinde katkı sağlayacak unsurlardır.

References

  • 1. Balık S, Okur N, Şero L, Tunçel D, Asena M. Spinal Kanal Defekti Olan Yenidoğanlarda Osteopeni. Ahi Evran Med J. 2024;8(3):371-375.
  • 2. Bhandari J, Thada PK. Neural Tube Disorders (Archived). In: StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555903. Erişim tarihi 10 Nisan, 2025.
  • 3. Padmanabhan R. Etiology, pathogenesis and prevention of neural tube defects. Congenit Anom (Kyoto). 2006;46(2):55-67.
  • 4. Hassan AS, Du YL, Lee SY, Wang A, Farmer DL. Spina Bifida: A Review of the Genetics, Pathophysiology and Emerging Cellular Therapies. J Dev Biol. 2022;10(2):22.
  • 5. Chen CP. Syndromes, disorders and maternal risk factors associated with neural tube defects (V). Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;47(3):259-266.
  • 6. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). https://www.omim.org/search?index=entry&start=1&limit=10&sort=score+desc%2C+prefix_sort+desc&search=%22neural+tube+defects%22. Erişim tarihi 10 Mart, 2025.
  • 7. Correa A, Stolley A, Liu Y. Prenatal tea consumption and risks of anencephaly and spina bifida. Ann Epidemiol. 2000;10(7):476-477.
  • 8. Frey L, Hauser WA. Epidemiology of neural tube defects. Epilepsia. 2003;44(3):4-13.
  • 9. Morris SE, Thomson AO, Jarup L, de Hoogh C, Briggs DJ, Elliott P. No excess risk of adverse birth outcomes in populations living near special waste landfill sites in Scotland. Scott Med J. 2003;48(4):105-107.
  • 10. Kannane S, Touloun O, Boussaa S. The prevalence of neural tube defects and their prevention by folic acid supplementation. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2024;63:57-67.

Neural Tube Defects: Genetic Approach

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 3, 274 - 276, 22.12.2025

Abstract

Dear Editor, I read with great interest the research article by Balık et al. titled “Osteopenia in Newborns with Spinal Canal Defects” published in the third issue of your journal in 2024. In this letter, I would like to touch on a few important points that I think will contribute to a more comprehensive discussion of the article from a genetic counselor’s perspective. NTD management begins before conception and extends to after birth. A comprehensive understanding of prevention strategies, risk factor research, prenatal diagnosis, postnatal care, timely surgical intervention, and early participation in pediatric rehabilitation services will contribute to reducing the incidence of anomalies and improving patient prognosis.

References

  • 1. Balık S, Okur N, Şero L, Tunçel D, Asena M. Spinal Kanal Defekti Olan Yenidoğanlarda Osteopeni. Ahi Evran Med J. 2024;8(3):371-375.
  • 2. Bhandari J, Thada PK. Neural Tube Disorders (Archived). In: StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555903. Erişim tarihi 10 Nisan, 2025.
  • 3. Padmanabhan R. Etiology, pathogenesis and prevention of neural tube defects. Congenit Anom (Kyoto). 2006;46(2):55-67.
  • 4. Hassan AS, Du YL, Lee SY, Wang A, Farmer DL. Spina Bifida: A Review of the Genetics, Pathophysiology and Emerging Cellular Therapies. J Dev Biol. 2022;10(2):22.
  • 5. Chen CP. Syndromes, disorders and maternal risk factors associated with neural tube defects (V). Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;47(3):259-266.
  • 6. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). https://www.omim.org/search?index=entry&start=1&limit=10&sort=score+desc%2C+prefix_sort+desc&search=%22neural+tube+defects%22. Erişim tarihi 10 Mart, 2025.
  • 7. Correa A, Stolley A, Liu Y. Prenatal tea consumption and risks of anencephaly and spina bifida. Ann Epidemiol. 2000;10(7):476-477.
  • 8. Frey L, Hauser WA. Epidemiology of neural tube defects. Epilepsia. 2003;44(3):4-13.
  • 9. Morris SE, Thomson AO, Jarup L, de Hoogh C, Briggs DJ, Elliott P. No excess risk of adverse birth outcomes in populations living near special waste landfill sites in Scotland. Scott Med J. 2003;48(4):105-107.
  • 10. Kannane S, Touloun O, Boussaa S. The prevalence of neural tube defects and their prevention by folic acid supplementation. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2024;63:57-67.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Medical Genetics (Excl. Cancer Genetics)
Journal Section Letter to Editor
Authors

Neslihan Düzkale 0000-0001-6122-5316

Submission Date April 16, 2025
Acceptance Date May 2, 2025
Publication Date December 22, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 3

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APA Düzkale, N. (2025). Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım. Ahi Evran Medical Journal, 9(3), 274-276. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1677275
AMA Düzkale N. Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım. Ahi Evran Med J. December 2025;9(3):274-276. doi:10.46332/aemj.1677275
Chicago Düzkale, Neslihan. “Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 9, no. 3 (December 2025): 274-76. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1677275.
EndNote Düzkale N (December 1, 2025) Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 9 3 274–276.
IEEE N. Düzkale, “Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım”, Ahi Evran Med J, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 274–276, 2025, doi: 10.46332/aemj.1677275.
ISNAD Düzkale, Neslihan. “Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 9/3 (December2025), 274-276. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1677275.
JAMA Düzkale N. Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım. Ahi Evran Med J. 2025;9:274–276.
MLA Düzkale, Neslihan. “Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal, vol. 9, no. 3, 2025, pp. 274-6, doi:10.46332/aemj.1677275.
Vancouver Düzkale N. Nöral Tüp Defektleri: Genetik Yaklaşım. Ahi Evran Med J. 2025;9(3):274-6.

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