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Anencephaly |
Definition: cranial neuropore fails to close resulting in disruption of: -Lumbar and sacral segments of spinal cord -meninges -vertebral arch -paraverrabral muscles and skin Usually results in spontaneous abortion |
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Spina bifida |
Definition: malformation of vertebral architecture and cord |
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Spinal lesion |
Loss of neural tissue Verticle level Transverse plane |
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Syringomyelia |
Longitudinal fluid filled cavity within the spinal cord Dissociated sensory loss of pain and temperature but not proprioception or vibration Symptoms at the level of the synrix since spinothalamic tract decussates at the level of input If it extends to brainstem (syringobulbia) (Optional) dysarthria, dysphagia, tongue wasting, ataxia and nystagmus may occur
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