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Spina Bifida Cystica  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A form of spinal dysraphism associated with a protruding cyst made up of either meninges (i.e., a MENINGOCELE) or meninges in combination with spinal cord tissue (i.e., a MENINGOMYELOCELE). These lesions are frequently associated with spinal cord dysfunction, HYDROCEPHALUS, and SYRINGOMYELIA. (From Davis et al., Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp224-5)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Spina Bifida Aperta
  • Spina Bifida Manifesta

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L1JXXC79-W

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