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Late diagnosis of dorsolumbar lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord in a middle aged adult: A case report from Nepal

Radiology Case Reports, 2022
Closed spinal dysraphism can present with diagnostic issues in settings with limited resources, when knowledge of the disorder and specialized radiological studies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may not be readily available. Undiagnosed cases
Sajiva Aryal, MBBS, Saroj Poudel, MBBS, Suraj Sharma, MBBS, MD, Sulav Deo, MBBS   +3 more
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Spinal Dysraphisms: A New Anatomical–Clinicoradiological Classification

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2021
Background Spinal dysraphisms refer to the congenital abnormalities of the spine and spinal cord due to aberrations in the processes of gastrulation, primary neurulation, and secondary neurulation. Embryology of many complex spinal dysraphisms
Amarnath Chellathurai, Gopinathan Kathirvelu, Philson J. Mukkada, Kiruthika Rajendran, Rajashree Ramani   +4 more
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Prenatal assessment and pregnancy outcomes of foetal low-lying conus medullaris using 3D ultrasound

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Objectives This study aims to follow up on low-lying conus medullaris (CM) cases and explore the correlation between the CM location and the final prognosis.
Baihua Jing, Huijing Zhang, Yu Sun
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Prenatal diagnosis and postnatal outcome of closed spinal dysraphism

Prenatal Diagnosis, 2023
AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the prenatal diagnosis of closed dysraphism (CD) and its correlation with postnatal findings and neonatal adverse outcomes.MethodsA retrospective cohort study including pregnancies diagsnosed with fetal CD by prenatal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at a single tertiary center between September 2011 and
Bedei, Ivonne, Krispin, Eyal, Sanz Cortes, Magdalena, Lombaard, Hennie, Zemet, Roni, Whitehead, William E., Belfort, Michael A., Huisman, Thierry A. G. M., Justus Liebig University Giessen   +8 more
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Split Cord Malformation: Our Experience

Journal of Spinal Surgery, 2021
Background: Split cord malformation (SCM) is a rare form of neural tube defects. It belongs to closed type of neural tube defects. SCM constitutes around one-third of cases of spinal dysraphism.
V B Sandeep, Manpreet Singh Banga, Anantha Kishan, Arjun H Dev, Rajesh B Devabhakthuni, A M Arun Kumar   +5 more
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Spinal Dysraphism Presenting as Neuropathic Ulcers: A Case Report of a Delayed Diagnosis

Case Reports in Dermatology, 2023
Spinal dysraphism (SD) refers to the abnormal fusion of dorsal midline structures during embryogenesis. It encompasses a variety of congenital spinal defects, ranging from an overt defect in which neural tissue is exposed with no overlying skin (open SD)
Razan S. Al-Luhaibi, Shahad T. Khayyat, Suha H. Al-Sayed, Waseem K. Alhawsawi, Khalid A. Al Hawsawi   +4 more
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OP03.06: Prenatal diagnosis of closed spinal dysraphism [PDF]

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2011
Objectives: To determine the position of the conus medullaris during pregnancy in relation to the last vertebral body and to examine its use to detect skin covered, closed spinal bifida. Methods: Retrospective study involving 300 consecutive ultrasound examinations between 16 weeks of gestation and term.
G. Malinger, L. Guibaud, F. Viñals
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Evolving Practices in Prenatal Open Spinal Dysraphism: A Global Survey of Selection Criteria, Surgical Techniques, and Diagnostic Trends. [PDF]

Prenat Diagn
ABSTRACT Objective To provide an updated overview of international clinical practice in prenatal repair of open spinal dysraphism (OSD), focusing on evolving eligibility criteria, surgical techniques, and diagnostic standards. Methods A structured online survey was distributed to 83 fetal surgery centers worldwide.
Keil C, Wiora N, Krispin E, Windhorst A, Axt-Fliedner R, Bedei I.   +5 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse is highly prevalent in women with spina bifida. [PDF]

BJUI Compass
Abstract Introduction Women with spina bifida often experience neurological impairments leading to pelvic organ dysfunction, including difficulties with bladder and bowel emptying that necessitate frequent Valsalva manoeuvres. These factors, combined with pelvic floor weakness, may increase the risk of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Dubois A, Malandain B, Hascoet J, Haudebert C, Brochard C, Richard C, Voiry C, Timoh KN, Manunta A, Samson E, Peyronnet B.   +10 more
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Myelocystocele in Focus: MRI Insights into a Rare Neurological Condition [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
A three-month-old female child initially presented with a palpable back bulge with intact overlying skin, noticed by the mother since, birth. Clinically, there was lower extremity paralysis and sensory impairment since, birth.
Niharika Prasad, Purnachandra Lamghare, Garima Kaushik   +2 more
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