Neural Tube Defects ☺️ Flashcards

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Pathophysiology

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Spinal cord not fully surrounded by vertebrae

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Open neural tube defects

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Myelomeningocele - MOST COMMON
-meningeal sac filled with CSF and SC

Myeloschisis
-similar to myelomeningocele but sac is flat

Meningocele
-meningeal sac filled with CSF

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CLosed neural tube defects

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Closed
Spina bifida occulta
-no opening in back but some vertebrae missing

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Management

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Open
Repaired surgically within 2days of birth or antenatally

Closed
Surgically treated if symptomatic

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Presentation

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Loss of bladder, bowel control
Sensation, motor loss in legs
Weak hips, legs, feet

Sacral hair

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