title: Terminal myelocystocele.
abstract: Myelocystocele is a variety of occult spinal dysraphism that is characterized by a localized, cystic dilatation of the terminal part of the central canal that then herniates through a posterior spina bifida. We describe a series of eight cases of myelocystocele. The clinical and radiological features and treatment are discussed and the relevant literature reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Awadhesh Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jaiswal
authors.forename: Ashok Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Mahapatra
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*