Spina Bifida (myelodysplasia) - MDC Faculty Home Pages
Spina Bifida (myelodysplasia) - MDC Faculty Home Pages
Spina Bifida (myelodysplasia) - MDC Faculty Home Pages
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Types of <strong>Spina</strong> <strong>Bifida</strong>: Occulta<br />
Posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse<br />
No herniation<br />
<strong>Spina</strong>l cord remains intact<br />
Usually not visible<br />
Meninges are not exposed on skin surface<br />
Types of <strong>Spina</strong> <strong>Bifida</strong>: Occulta<br />
Skin depression or dimple<br />
Tufts of hair at base of spine<br />
Port wine angiomatus nevi<br />
Neruologic defects not usually present<br />
May have gait / foot weakness, bowel and bladder<br />
disturbance<br />
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