Spinal segmental maldevelopment with a dermal sinus

Neuroradiology. 1996 Oct;38(7):658-60. doi: 10.1007/s002340050328.

Abstract

Segmental spinal dysgenesis is a rare form of spinal dysraphism. We report a case of segmental hypoplasia of the spinal cord extending from T6 to L1 vertebral levels, with a dorsal dermal sinus, diagnosed by spinal sonography and MRI and confirmed at surgery. The probable pathogenesis is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / diagnosis*
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / surgery
  • Spinal Cord / abnormalities*
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Spinal Cord / surgery
  • Spinal Dysraphism / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Dysraphism / surgery
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / abnormalities
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / pathology
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / surgery