Imaging diagnosis--split cord malformation

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2010 Jan-Feb;51(1):57-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2009.01622.x.

Abstract

The features of a calf with a split cord malformation are described. Clinically, there was severe cervicothoracic kyphoscoliosis and an interscapular dermal sinus associated with cerebrospinal fluid drainage. Using magnetic resonance imaging, complete duplication of the spinal cord at the cervical intumescence was detected. There was associated syringohydromyelia, multiple cervicothoracic vertebral malformations resulting in kyphoscoliosis and rachischisis, herniation of the cerebellar vermis, meningoencephalocele, and calvarial defects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn / abnormalities
  • Cattle / abnormalities*
  • Euthanasia, Animal
  • Female
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary*
  • Neural Tube Defects / diagnostic imaging
  • Neural Tube Defects / pathology
  • Neural Tube Defects / veterinary*
  • Radiography
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / diagnostic imaging
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / pathology
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / veterinary
  • Spinal Cord / abnormalities
  • Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Spinal Dysraphism / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Dysraphism / pathology
  • Spinal Dysraphism / veterinary