Spina bifida: clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on spina bifida: clinical features: Pathology Spina bifida is caused by a failure of fusion of the caudal neural tube Most cases are idiopathic Types Spinal cord features Skeletal abnormalities Features of tethered cord Local skin lesions Ocular abnormalities…
Pathology
- Spina bifida is caused by a failure of fusion of the caudal neural tube
- Most cases are idiopathic
Types
Spinal cord features
Skeletal abnormalities
Features of tethered cord
Local skin lesions
Ocular abnormalities
Urogenital features
Brain malformations
Other features
Complications
References
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- Powell RG. Lenticonus in spina bifida. Br J Ophthal 1975; 59:474-475.
- Netto JMB, Bastos AN, Figueiredo AA, Perez LM. Spinal dysraphism: a neurosurgical review for the urologist. Rev Urol 2009; 11:71-81.
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