Terminal myelocystocele.
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.
Jaiswal
Awadhesh Kumar
AK
Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Mahapatra
Ashok Kumar
AK
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*