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Descriptor English:

Spina Bifida Cystica

Descriptor Spanish:

Espina Bífida Quística

Descriptor Portuguese:

Espinha Bífida Cística

Synonyms English:

Open Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Aperta
Spina Bifida Manifesta
Spina Bifida, Open

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Definition English:

A form of spinal dysraphism associated with a protruding cyst made up of either meninges (i.e., a MENINGOCELE) or meninges in combination with spinal cord tissue (i.e., a MENINGOMYELOCELE). These lesions are frequently associated with spinal cord dysfunction, HYDROCEPHALUS, and SYRINGOMYELIA. (From Davis et al., Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp224-5)

History Note English:

91; was see MENINGOMYELOCELE 1978-90

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Record Number:

29125

Unique Identifier:

D016137

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