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Case Reports
. 2002 Dec;69(12):1083-6.
doi: 10.1007/BF02724394.

Terminal myelocystocele

Raj Kumar  1 , Anil Chandra
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Case Reports

Terminal myelocystocele

Raj Kumar et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2002 Dec.

Abstract

Terminal myelocystocele is an unusual form of occult spinal dysraphism. It consists of a cystic dilatation of a low-lying terminal cord herniated posteriorly through a skin covered lumbosacral spina bifida. This condition is often associated with OEIS complex i.e. opmphalocele, exstrophy of the bladder, imperforate anus and spinal abnormality. We studied 4 cases of terminal myelocystocele. They revealed no preoperative neurological deficit. None of these had associated OEIS complex. One of the cyst was unique due to presence of copious amount of pus in its cavity. All four cases underwent successful repair and surgery remained uneventful in all of them. No child showed neurological deterioration during the follow-up.

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