Diastematomyelia of the cervical spinal cord with tethering in an adult.
A case of cervical diastematomyelia associated with spinal cord tethering in an adult is presented. The differences between cervicodorsal and lumbar region spinal dysraphic states are emphasized with a review of the embryological factors involved. Possible causes and subsequent treatment are outlined.
D000328:Adult; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000601:surgery; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed