A review of the morphology of spinal cord malformations and their relation to neuro-embryology.
Morphological characteristics of spinal dysrhaphic disorders are briefly described. In addition, attention is focused on an anomaly of the spinal tracts (ascending and descending pathways). Neuro-embryological considerations facilitate greatly the understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions.
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Institute of Neuropathology, Medical University Hannover, Fed. Rep. of Germany.
D000757:Anencephaly / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016137:Spina Bifida Cystica / Q000473:pathology; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology*; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology*