Symptoms of anencephaly:

The following are the most common symptoms of anencephaly. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

• Absence of bony covering over the back of the head

• Missing bones around the front and sides of the head

• Folding of the ears

• Cleft palate - a condition in which the roof of the child's mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity.

• Congenital heart defects

• Some basic reflexes, but without the cerebrum, there can be no consciousness and the baby cannot survive

The symptoms of anencephaly may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.