A newborn child is diagnosed with a vertebral arch defect and meningocele. This condition would most likely result in:
A) Arnold-Chiari II malformation.
B) spina bifida.
C) spinal angioma.
D) acrania.

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A vertebral arch defect (or neural tube defect) along with meningocele is a classic presentation of spina bifida. Arnold-Chiari II malformation may also be seen in spina bifida, but it is not the primary diagnosis. Spinal angioma is a vascular malformation in the spinal cord and is not related to this condition. Acrania is the absence of the skull, which is not related to a spinal defect.

A Newborn Child Is Diagnosed with a Vertebral Arch Defect