Diastematomyelia

Diastematomyelia is an uncommon congenital malformation of the neural axis manifested by separation of the lateral halves of the spinal cord. A case is presented in which the complaint was increasing curvature of the spine. Preoperative diagnosis of this lesion was established by roentgenography. Th...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1955-02, Vol.15 (2), p.191-194
Main Authors: HOLMAN, C B, SVIEN, H J, BICKEL, W H, KEITH, H M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital Abnormalities
Humans
Nervous System Malformations
Neural Tube Defects
Old Medline
Spinal Cord - abnormalities
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Summary:Diastematomyelia is an uncommon congenital malformation of the neural axis manifested by separation of the lateral halves of the spinal cord. A case is presented in which the complaint was increasing curvature of the spine. Preoperative diagnosis of this lesion was established by roentgenography. The condition is a serious congenital abnormality which is susceptible to treatment and, therefore, early diagnosis is of practical importance.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.15.2.191