Myelodysplasia Flashcards
neural tube defect
myelodysplasia
when can myelodysplasia be diagnosed
prenatally via US or postnatally as a sac present on the back at birth
what is contained in the sac
meninges and spinal cord tissue
since there is no definitive cause of spina bifida, what are some causes
genetics, environment, dietary (folic acid), chromosomal abnormalities
when should mother begin taking folic acid to help prevent spina bifida due to low levels
prior to conception
what is the recommended amount of folic acid intake for mothers
400ug before conception and 600ug during first trimester
what other factors can lead to spina bifida
maternal use of valproic acid (anticonvulsant), maternal use of antidepressants
at what day in embryo do cells of the neural plate differentiate into neural tube and neural crest
18
peripheral nervous system (cranial N, spinal N, autonomic N, ganglia)
neural crest
CNS, brain, and spinal cord (open at both ends)
neural tube
when does the superior end of neural tube close and what does it lead to if failure to close
~24/25 and anencephaly
when does the caudal end of neural tube close and what can it lead to if fails to close
~26/27 and spina bifida cystica or myelomeningeocele
motor and sensory is lost ____ the level of the spinal defect and loss of neural control of bowel and bladder
below
Infants present with sacral dimple
Red marks or hyperpigmentation on the back or tufts of hair
The spinal cord may not grow correctly, could cause issues later in life
Newborns with these physical signs are referred for further testing
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
where is spina bifida occulta most common
lumbar and sacral spine
Non-fusion of the halves of the vertebral arches, but normal neural tissue
Spina Bifida Occulta
Part of the spinal cord comes through the spine (pushed out sac)
Nerve fluid is in the sac
Not typically nerve damage
Less severity of impairments
meningocele
what may you see with spina bifida occula
tuft of hair along the spine, with or without sacral dimple
21-26% of parents of patients with spina bifida will have
spina bifida occulta
motor and sensory function thought to be normal in spina bifida occulta but will have increased incidence of what
UTI or tethered cord
what is Myelominigocele/ Meningomyelocele also called
spina bifida cystica
what is the most severe form of spina bifida and why
Myelominigocele/ Meningomyelocele because the spinal cord and nerves come through the opening
70-90% of infants born with Myelominigocele/ Meningomyelocele will also have
hydrocephalus
Superficial fatty mass in the low lumbar or sacral region with high incidence of bowel/bladder dysfunction
Lipomeningocele
by 5 mo gestation, what level is the spinal cord at; full term birth; adulthood
S1, L3, L1-2
happens when adhesions anchor to the spinal cord at the site of the original lesion so the spinal cord is unable to slide upward and reposition at typical location
tethered cord
increased stretch of the spinal cord caused metabolic changes and ischemia of the neural tissue and leads to
decreased muscle function
May see rapid scoliosis, increased tone, changes in gait pattern, changes in urological function
tethered cord
what are ways that are used to help with spina bifida prognosis
Antibiotics - help prevent infection at lesion
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt - for hydrochepalus
Clean Intermittent catherization (CIC) - empty bladder and control UTI and renal deterioration
if spina bifida is present at birth, how early can they preform surgery to place the neural tissue into the vertebral column
72 hours after birth