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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Spina Bifida Occulta
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Espina Bífida Oculta
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Espinha Bífida Oculta
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Synonyms English:
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Closed Spinal Bifida
Dermal Sinus
Occult Spina Bifida
Sinus, Dermal
Spina Bifida, Occult
Spinal Bifida, Closed
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Tree Number:
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C10.500.680.800.750
C16.131.666.680.800.750
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Definition English:
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A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and S1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. The majority of individuals with this malformation are asymptomatic although there is an increased incidence of tethered cord syndrome and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34) |
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History Note English:
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1991; was SPINA BIFIDA 1978-1990; for DERMAL SINUS use NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS 1979-1990
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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29126
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Unique Identifier:
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D016136
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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