Hemimyelomeningocele: a rare and complex spinal dysraphism.
We report a case of hemimyelomeningocele. This is a rare spinal dysraphism, consisting of the association of a split cord malformation with myelomeningocele. MRI demonstrates division of the spinal cord into two hemicords which are separated by a bony spur. The left hemicord forms a myelomeningocele, thus resulting in a hemimyelomeningocele. Accurate and early diagnosis of spinal dysraphisms is essential for optimal, individualised neurosurgical treatment.
Jans
L
L
Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent, Belgium. lennartjans@hotmail.com
Vlummens
P
P
Van Damme
S
S
Verstraete
K
K
Abernethy
L
L
D000293:Adolescent; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D035583:Rare Diseases; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery