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Because anencephaly is caused by abnormalities of the neural tube, it is classified as a neural tube defect. Because the neural tube fails to close properly, the developing brain and spinal cord are exposed to the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus in the womb.
Anencephaly: Diagnosis, Causes and Prevention. The three causes believed to result in neural tube defects are the insufficient intake of folic acid, lifestyle habits and maternal illnesses. In the first trimester of pregnancy, organs like the brain, nerves and heart are made from the neural tube.